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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.42, 996.58 and 177.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.42, 996.58 and 177.48 is: 266.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.42 : 996.58 = 177.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.42/996.58 = 177.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.42x = 996.58 × 177.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.42x = 176,873.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,873.02/664.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.21

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