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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.15, 996.27 and 177.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.15, 996.27 and 177.19 is: 265.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.15 : 996.27 = 177.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.15/996.27 = 177.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.15x = 996.27 × 177.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.15x = 176,529.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,529.08/664.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.80

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