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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.48, 995.27 and 176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.48, 995.27 and 176.52 is: 264.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.48 : 995.27 = 176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.48/995.27 = 176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.48x = 995.27 × 176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.48x = 175,679.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,679.20/663.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.78

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