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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.73, 913.14 and 175.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.73, 913.14 and 175.88 is: 263.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.73 : 913.14 = 175.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.73/913.14 = 175.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.73x = 913.14 × 175.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.73x = 160,603.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,603.06/608.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.83

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