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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.24, 996.26 and 177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.24, 996.26 and 177.32 is: 265.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.24 : 996.26 = 177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.24/996.26 = 177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.24x = 996.26 × 177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.24x = 176,656.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,656.82/664.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.95

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