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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.95, 913.15 and 176.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.95, 913.15 and 176.01 is: 263.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.95 : 913.15 = 176.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.95/913.15 = 176.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.95x = 913.15 × 176.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.95x = 160,723.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,723.53/608.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.94

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