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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.92, 913.50 and 176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.92, 913.50 and 176.08 is: 264.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.92 : 913.50 = 176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.92/913.50 = 176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.92x = 913.50 × 176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.92x = 160,849.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,849.08/608.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.15

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