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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.28, 435.04 and 177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.28, 435.04 and 177.28 is: 244.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.28 : 435.04 = 177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.28/435.04 = 177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.28x = 435.04 × 177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.28x = 77,123.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,123.89/315.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.62

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