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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.70, 997.02 and 177.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.70, 997.02 and 177.75 is: 266.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.70 : 997.02 = 177.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.70/997.02 = 177.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.70x = 997.02 × 177.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.70x = 177,221.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,221.26/664.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.62

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