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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.06, 996.10 and 177.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.06, 996.10 and 177.10 is: 265.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.06 : 996.10 = 177.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.06/996.10 = 177.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.06x = 996.10 × 177.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.06x = 176,409.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,409.31/664.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.65

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