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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.01, 996.07 and 177.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.01, 996.07 and 177.06 is: 265.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.01 : 996.07 = 177.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.01/996.07 = 177.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.01x = 996.07 × 177.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.01x = 176,358.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,358.29/664.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.60

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