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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.86, 913.34 and 176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.86, 913.34 and 176.02 is: 264.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.86 : 913.34 = 176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.86/913.34 = 176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.86x = 913.34 × 176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.86x = 160,766.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,766.11/608.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.04

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