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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.67, 995.43 and 170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.67, 995.43 and 170.08 is: 255.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.67 : 995.43 = 170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.67/995.43 = 170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.67x = 995.43 × 170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.67x = 169,302.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,302.73/663.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.10

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