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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.54, 995.24 and 176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.54, 995.24 and 176.63 is: 264.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.54 : 995.24 = 176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.54/995.24 = 176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.54x = 995.24 × 176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.54x = 175,789.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,789.31/663.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.93

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