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Let \( S_1 \) and \( S_2 \) be two spheres with distinct radii that touch externally. The spheres lie inside a cone \( C \), and each sphere touches the cone in a full circle. Inside the cone, there are \( n \) additional solid spheres arranged in a ring in such a way that each solid sphere touches the cone \( C \), both of the spheres \( S_1 \) and \( S_2 \) externally, as well as the two neighboring solid spheres. What are the possible values of \( n \)?

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