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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.64, 912.95 and 175.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.64, 912.95 and 175.79 is: 263.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.64 : 912.95 = 175.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.64/912.95 = 175.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.64x = 912.95 × 175.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.64x = 160,487.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,487.48/608.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.68

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