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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.42, 995.07 and 176.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.42, 995.07 and 176.49 is: 264.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.42 : 995.07 = 176.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.42/995.07 = 176.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.42x = 995.07 × 176.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.42x = 175,619.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,619.90/663.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.72

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