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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.38, 912.58 and 175.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.38, 912.58 and 175.54 is: 263.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.38 : 912.58 = 175.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.38/912.58 = 175.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.38x = 912.58 × 175.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.38x = 160,193.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,193.42/608.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.31

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