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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.69, 913.08 and 175.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.69, 913.08 and 175.85 is: 263.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.69 : 913.08 = 175.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.69/913.08 = 175.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.69x = 913.08 × 175.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.69x = 160,565.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,565.12/608.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.79

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