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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.82, 995.66 and 176.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.82, 995.66 and 176.91 is: 265.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.82 : 995.66 = 176.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.82/995.66 = 176.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.82x = 995.66 × 176.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.82x = 176,142.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,142.21/663.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.35

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