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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.80, 995.72 and 176.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.80, 995.72 and 176.84 is: 265.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.80 : 995.72 = 176.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.80/995.72 = 176.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.80x = 995.72 × 176.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.80x = 176,083.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,083.12/663.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.27

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