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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.48, 435.42 and 177.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.48, 435.42 and 177.48 is: 244.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.48 : 435.42 = 177.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.48/435.42 = 177.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.48x = 435.42 × 177.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.48x = 77,278.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,278.34/315.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.95

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