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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.09, 434.83 and 175.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.09, 434.83 and 175.21 is: 241.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.09 : 434.83 = 175.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.09/434.83 = 175.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.09x = 434.83 × 175.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.09x = 76,186.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,186.56/315.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.79

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