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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.11, 434.85 and 175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.11, 434.85 and 175.23 is: 241.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.11 : 434.85 = 175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.11/434.85 = 175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.11x = 434.85 × 175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.11x = 76,197.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,197.89/315.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.82

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