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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.43, 435.36 and 175.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.43, 435.36 and 175.59 is: 242.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.43 : 435.36 = 175.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.43/435.36 = 175.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.43x = 435.36 × 175.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.43x = 76,446.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,446.50/315.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.36

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