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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.45, 912.57 and 175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.45, 912.57 and 175.50 is: 263.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.45 : 912.57 = 175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.45/912.57 = 175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.45x = 912.57 × 175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.45x = 160,155.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,155.38/608.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.22

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