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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.25, 435.05 and 177.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.25, 435.05 and 177.25 is: 244.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.25 : 435.05 = 177.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.25/435.05 = 177.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.25x = 435.05 × 177.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.25x = 77,112.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,112.61/315.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.61

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