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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.90, 911.93 and 175.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.90, 911.93 and 175.06 is: 262.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.90 : 911.93 = 175.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.90/911.93 = 175.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.90x = 911.93 × 175.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.90x = 159,642.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,642.47/607.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.61

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