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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.56, 912.83 and 175.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.56, 912.83 and 175.70 is: 263.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.56 : 912.83 = 175.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.56/912.83 = 175.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.56x = 912.83 × 175.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.56x = 160,385.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,385.63/608.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.55

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