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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.95, 995.85 and 177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.95, 995.85 and 177.04 is: 265.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.95 : 995.85 = 177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.95/995.85 = 177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.95x = 995.85 × 177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.95x = 176,304.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,304.40/663.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.54

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