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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.53, 435.44 and 175.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.53, 435.44 and 175.66 is: 242.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.53 : 435.44 = 175.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.53/435.44 = 175.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.53x = 435.44 × 175.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.53x = 76,487.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,487.42/315.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.41

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