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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.34, 435.17 and 175.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.34, 435.17 and 175.46 is: 242.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.34 : 435.17 = 175.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.34/435.17 = 175.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.34x = 435.17 × 175.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.34x = 76,353.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,353.19/315.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.13

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