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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.19, 434.95 and 175.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.19, 434.95 and 175.31 is: 241.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.19 : 434.95 = 175.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.19/434.95 = 175.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.19x = 434.95 × 175.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.19x = 76,251.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,251.08/315.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.92

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