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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.56, 432.60 and 175.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.56, 432.60 and 175.56 is: 242.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.56 : 432.60 = 175.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.56/432.60 = 175.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.56x = 432.60 × 175.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.56x = 75,947.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,947.26/313.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.21

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