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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.68, 912.76 and 175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.68, 912.76 and 175.84 is: 263.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.68 : 912.76 = 175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.68/912.76 = 175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.68x = 912.76 × 175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.68x = 160,499.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,499.72/608.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.68

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