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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.88, 995.88 and 176.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.88, 995.88 and 176.93 is: 265.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.88 : 995.88 = 176.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.88/995.88 = 176.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.88x = 995.88 × 176.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.88x = 176,205.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,205.07/663.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.42

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