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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.84, 995.84 and 176.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.84, 995.84 and 176.89 is: 265.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.84 : 995.84 = 176.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.84/995.84 = 176.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.84x = 995.84 × 176.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.84x = 176,154.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,154.14/663.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.36

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