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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.29, 994.82 and 176.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.29, 994.82 and 176.30 is: 264.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.29 : 994.82 = 176.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.29/994.82 = 176.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.29x = 994.82 × 176.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.29x = 175,380.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,380.91/663.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.41

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