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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.52, 435.41 and 175.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.52, 435.41 and 175.63 is: 242.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.52 : 435.41 = 175.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.52/435.41 = 175.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.52x = 435.41 × 175.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.52x = 76,471.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,471.06/315.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.37

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