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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.59, 913.05 and 175.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.59, 913.05 and 175.75 is: 263.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.59 : 913.05 = 175.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.59/913.05 = 175.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.59x = 913.05 × 175.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.59x = 160,468.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,468.54/608.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.67

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