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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.42, 995.08 and 176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.42, 995.08 and 176.48 is: 264.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.42 : 995.08 = 176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.42/995.08 = 176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.42x = 995.08 × 176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.42x = 175,611.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,611.72/663.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.71

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