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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.05, 912.08 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.05, 912.08 and 175.20 is: 262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.05 : 912.08 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.05/912.08 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.05x = 912.08 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.05x = 159,796.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,796.42/608.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.80

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