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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.73, 997.02 and 177.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.73, 997.02 and 177.82 is: 266.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.73 : 997.02 = 177.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.73/997.02 = 177.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.73x = 997.02 × 177.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.73x = 177,289.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,289.65/664.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.71

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