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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.59, 995.46 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.59, 995.46 and 176.64 is: 264.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.59 : 995.46 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.59/995.46 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.59x = 995.46 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.59x = 175,838.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,838.05/663.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.98

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