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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.18, 434.96 and 175.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.18, 434.96 and 175.32 is: 241.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.18 : 434.96 = 175.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.18/434.96 = 175.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.18x = 434.96 × 175.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.18x = 76,257.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,257.63/315.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.95

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