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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.38 : 996.57 = 177.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.38/996.57 = 177.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.38x = 996.57 × 177.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.38x = 176,871.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,871.24/664.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.22

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