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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315, 434.69 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315, 434.69 and 175.14 is: 241.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315 : 434.69 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315/434.69 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315x = 434.69 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315x = 76,131.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,131.39/315
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.69

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