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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.22, 435.01 and 177.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.22, 435.01 and 177.22 is: 244.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.22 : 435.01 = 177.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.22/435.01 = 177.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.22x = 435.01 × 177.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.22x = 77,091.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,091.59/315.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.56

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