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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.45, 996.75 and 177.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.45, 996.75 and 177.54 is: 266.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.45 : 996.75 = 177.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.45/996.75 = 177.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.45x = 996.75 × 177.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.45x = 176,963.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,963.00/664.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.33

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