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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.60, 995.44 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.60, 995.44 and 176.64 is: 264.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.60 : 995.44 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.60/995.44 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.60x = 995.44 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.60x = 175,834.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,834.52/663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.97

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