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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.08, 912.12 and 175.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.08, 912.12 and 175.24 is: 262.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.08 : 912.12 = 175.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.08/912.12 = 175.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.08x = 912.12 × 175.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.08x = 159,839.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,839.91/608.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.86

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