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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.51, 912.50 and 175.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.51, 912.50 and 175.43 is: 263.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.51 : 912.50 = 175.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.51/912.50 = 175.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.51x = 912.50 × 175.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.51x = 160,079.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,079.00/608.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.07

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