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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.88, 913.20 and 176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.88, 913.20 and 176 is: 263.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.88 : 913.20 = 176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.88/913.20 = 176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.88x = 913.20 × 176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.88x = 160,723.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,723.20/608.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.97

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