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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.17, 434.97 and 175.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.17, 434.97 and 175.31 is: 241.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.17 : 434.97 = 175.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.17/434.97 = 175.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.17x = 434.97 × 175.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.17x = 76,254.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,254.59/315.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.95

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