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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.68, 995.56 and 176.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.68, 995.56 and 176.72 is: 265.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.68 : 995.56 = 176.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.68/995.56 = 176.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.68x = 995.56 × 176.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.68x = 175,935.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,935.36/663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.09

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