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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.43, 912.69 and 175.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.43, 912.69 and 175.62 is: 263.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.43 : 912.69 = 175.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.43/912.69 = 175.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.43x = 912.69 × 175.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.43x = 160,286.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,286.62/608.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.44

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