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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.04, 434.76 and 175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.04, 434.76 and 175.16 is: 241.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.04 : 434.76 = 175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.04/434.76 = 175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.04x = 434.76 × 175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.04x = 76,153.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,153.98/315.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.73

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