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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.10, 434.80 and 175.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.10, 434.80 and 175.19 is: 241.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.10 : 434.80 = 175.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.10/434.80 = 175.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.10x = 434.80 × 175.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.10x = 76,172.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,172.61/315.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.74

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