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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.90, 913.23 and 175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.90, 913.23 and 175.94 is: 263.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.90 : 913.23 = 175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.90/913.23 = 175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.90x = 913.23 × 175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.90x = 160,673.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,673.69/608.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.88

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