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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.54, 912.71 and 175.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.54, 912.71 and 175.59 is: 263.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.54 : 912.71 = 175.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.54/912.71 = 175.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.54x = 912.71 × 175.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.54x = 160,261.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,261.87/608.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.36

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