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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.05, 434.72 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.05, 434.72 and 175.14 is: 241.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.05 : 434.72 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.05/434.72 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.05x = 434.72 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.05x = 76,135.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,135.99/315.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.67

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