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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.63, 995.48 and 176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.63, 995.48 and 176.68 is: 265.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.63 : 995.48 = 176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.63/995.48 = 176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.63x = 995.48 × 176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.63x = 175,881.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,881.41/663.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.03

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