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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.17, 996.27 and 177.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.17, 996.27 and 177.23 is: 265.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.17 : 996.27 = 177.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.17/996.27 = 177.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.17x = 996.27 × 177.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.17x = 176,568.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,568.93/664.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.85

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