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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.33, 435.16 and 175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.33, 435.16 and 175.44 is: 242.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.33 : 435.16 = 175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.33/435.16 = 175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.33x = 435.16 × 175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.33x = 76,344.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,344.47/315.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.11

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