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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.45, 995.15 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.45, 995.15 and 176.50 is: 264.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.45 : 995.15 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.45/995.15 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.45x = 995.15 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.45x = 175,645.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,645.66/663.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.75

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