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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.90, 912 and 175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.90, 912 and 175.08 is: 262.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.90 : 912 = 175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.90/912 = 175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.90x = 912 × 175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.90x = 159,672.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,672.96/607.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.66

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