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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.01, 995.95 and 177.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.01, 995.95 and 177.11 is: 265.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.01 : 995.95 = 177.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.01/995.95 = 177.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.01x = 995.95 × 177.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.01x = 176,391.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,391.82/664.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.65

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