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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.29, 435.12 and 175.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.29, 435.12 and 175.43 is: 242.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.29 : 435.12 = 175.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.29/435.12 = 175.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.29x = 435.12 × 175.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.29x = 76,330.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,330.93/315.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.10

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