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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.76, 913.02 and 175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.76, 913.02 and 175.92 is: 263.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.76 : 913.02 = 175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.76/913.02 = 175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.76x = 913.02 × 175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.76x = 160,618.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,618.48/608.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.85

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