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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.23, 912.39 and 175.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.23, 912.39 and 175.38 is: 263.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.23 : 912.39 = 175.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.23/912.39 = 175.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.23x = 912.39 × 175.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.23x = 160,014.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,014.96/608.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.08

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