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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.49, 995.19 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.49, 995.19 and 176.50 is: 264.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.49 : 995.19 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.49/995.19 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.49x = 995.19 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.49x = 175,651.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,651.04/663.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.74

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