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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.89, 995.84 and 176.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.89, 995.84 and 176.93 is: 265.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.89 : 995.84 = 176.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.89/995.84 = 176.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.89x = 995.84 × 176.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.89x = 176,188.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,188.11/663.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.39

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