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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.56, 995.40 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.56, 995.40 and 176.64 is: 264.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.56 : 995.40 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.56/995.40 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.56x = 995.40 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.56x = 175,827.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,827.46/663.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.98

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