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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.18, 912.41 and 175.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.18, 912.41 and 175.32 is: 263.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.18 : 912.41 = 175.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.18/912.41 = 175.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.18x = 912.41 × 175.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.18x = 159,962.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,962.84/608.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.02

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