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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.08, 434.76 and 175.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.08, 434.76 and 175.17 is: 241.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.08 : 434.76 = 175.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.08/434.76 = 175.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.08x = 434.76 × 175.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.08x = 76,156.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,156.00/315.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.71

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