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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.06, 434.77 and 175.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.06, 434.77 and 175.18 is: 241.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.06 : 434.77 = 175.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.06/434.77 = 175.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.06x = 434.77 × 175.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.06x = 76,160.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,160.46/315.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.73

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