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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.77, 995.66 and 176.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.77, 995.66 and 176.86 is: 265.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.77 : 995.66 = 176.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.77/995.66 = 176.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.77x = 995.66 × 176.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.77x = 176,093.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,093.45/663.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.29

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