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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.92, 995.93 and 176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.92, 995.93 and 176.96 is: 265.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.92 : 995.93 = 176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.92/995.93 = 176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.92x = 995.93 × 176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.92x = 176,233.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,233.91/663.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.45

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