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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.47, 435.35 and 173.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.47, 435.35 and 173.68 is: 239.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.47 : 435.35 = 173.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.47/435.35 = 173.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.47x = 435.35 × 173.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.47x = 75,611.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,611.92/315.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.68

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