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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.04, 912.21 and 175.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.04, 912.21 and 175.19 is: 262.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.04 : 912.21 = 175.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.04/912.21 = 175.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.04x = 912.21 × 175.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.04x = 159,810.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,810.07/608.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.83

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