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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.16, 996.28 and 177.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.16, 996.28 and 177.26 is: 265.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.16 : 996.28 = 177.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.16/996.28 = 177.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.16x = 996.28 × 177.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.16x = 176,600.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,600.59/664.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.90

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