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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.32, 996.50 and 177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.32, 996.50 and 177.32 is: 265.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.32 : 996.50 = 177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.32/996.50 = 177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.32x = 996.50 × 177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.32x = 176,699.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,699.38/664.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.99

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