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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.28, 996.40 and 177.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.28, 996.40 and 177.37 is: 266.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.28 : 996.40 = 177.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.28/996.40 = 177.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.28x = 996.40 × 177.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.28x = 176,731.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,731.47/664.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.05

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