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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.65, 995.37 and 176.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.65, 995.37 and 176.73 is: 265.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.65 : 995.37 = 176.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.65/995.37 = 176.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.65x = 995.37 × 176.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.65x = 175,911.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,911.74/663.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.07

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