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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.91, 995.91 and 176.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.91, 995.91 and 176.97 is: 265.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.91 : 995.91 = 176.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.91/995.91 = 176.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.91x = 995.91 × 176.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.91x = 176,246.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,246.19/663.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.47

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