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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.42, 435.22 and 175.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.42, 435.22 and 175.51 is: 242.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.42 : 435.22 = 175.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.42/435.22 = 175.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.42x = 435.22 × 175.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.42x = 76,385.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,385.46/315.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.17

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