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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.37, 995.07 and 176.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.37, 995.07 and 176.41 is: 264.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.37 : 995.07 = 176.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.37/995.07 = 176.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.37x = 995.07 × 176.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.37x = 175,540.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,540.30/663.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.62

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