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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.29, 435.13 and 175.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.29, 435.13 and 175.41 is: 242.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.29 : 435.13 = 175.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.29/435.13 = 175.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.29x = 435.13 × 175.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.29x = 76,325.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,325.71/315.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.08

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