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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.35, 435.17 and 175.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.35, 435.17 and 175.47 is: 242.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.35 : 435.17 = 175.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.35/435.17 = 175.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.35x = 435.17 × 175.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.35x = 76,359.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,359.28/315.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.14

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