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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.72, 995.58 and 176.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.72, 995.58 and 176.77 is: 265.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.72 : 995.58 = 176.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.72/995.58 = 176.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.72x = 995.58 × 176.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.72x = 175,984.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,984.82/663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.15

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