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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.00, 995.93 and 177.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.00, 995.93 and 177.10 is: 265.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.00 : 995.93 = 177.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.00/995.93 = 177.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.00x = 995.93 × 177.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.00x = 176,373.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,373.34/664.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.62

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