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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.35, 435.18 and 177.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.35, 435.18 and 177.35 is: 244.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.35 : 435.18 = 177.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.35/435.18 = 177.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.35x = 435.18 × 177.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.35x = 77,176.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,176.11/315.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.74

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