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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.74, 997.05 and 177.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.74, 997.05 and 177.78 is: 266.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.74 : 997.05 = 177.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.74/997.05 = 177.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.74x = 997.05 × 177.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.74x = 177,255.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,255.55/664.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.65

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