Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.38, 996.57 and 177.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 664.38, 996.57 and 177.48 is: 266.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
664.38 : 996.57 = 177.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
664.38/996.57 = 177.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
664.38x = 996.57 × 177.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
664.38x = 176,871.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,871.24/664.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 266.22
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