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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.95, 911.66 and 175.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.95, 911.66 and 175.01 is: 262.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.95 : 911.66 = 175.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.95/911.66 = 175.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.95x = 911.66 × 175.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.95x = 159,544.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,544.18/607.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.43

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