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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.37, 912.60 and 175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.37, 912.60 and 175.50 is: 263.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.37 : 912.60 = 175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.37/912.60 = 175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.37x = 912.60 × 175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.37x = 160,161.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,161.30/608.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.26

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