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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.83, 995.76 and 176.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.83, 995.76 and 176.95 is: 265.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.83 : 995.76 = 176.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.83/995.76 = 176.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.83x = 995.76 × 176.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.83x = 176,198.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,198.85/663.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.43

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