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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.21, 994.80 and 176.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.21, 994.80 and 176.25 is: 264.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.21 : 994.80 = 176.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.21/994.80 = 176.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.21x = 994.80 × 176.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.21x = 175,337.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,337.89/663.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.38

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