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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.52, 995.27 and 176.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.52, 995.27 and 176.57 is: 264.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.52 : 995.27 = 176.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.52/995.27 = 176.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.52x = 995.27 × 176.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.52x = 175,737.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,737.75/663.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.86

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