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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.80, 913.34 and 175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.80, 913.34 and 175.94 is: 263.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.80 : 913.34 = 175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.80/913.34 = 175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.80x = 913.34 × 175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.80x = 160,693.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,693.04/608.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.95

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