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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.74, 995.51 and 176.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.74, 995.51 and 176.81 is: 265.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.74 : 995.51 = 176.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.74/995.51 = 176.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.74x = 995.51 × 176.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.74x = 176,016.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,016.12/663.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.19

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