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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.40, 912.48 and 175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.40, 912.48 and 175.44 is: 263.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.40 : 912.48 = 175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.40/912.48 = 175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.40x = 912.48 × 175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.40x = 160,085.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,085.49/608.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.13

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