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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.40, 995.18 and 176.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.40, 995.18 and 176.45 is: 264.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.40 : 995.18 = 176.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.40/995.18 = 176.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.40x = 995.18 × 176.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.40x = 175,601.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,601.12/663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.70

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