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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.34, 912.53 and 175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.34, 912.53 and 175.50 is: 263.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.34 : 912.53 = 175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.34/912.53 = 175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.34x = 912.53 × 175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.34x = 160,149.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,149.45/608.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.25

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