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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.54, 435.46 and 175.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.54, 435.46 and 175.66 is: 242.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.54 : 435.46 = 175.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.54/435.46 = 175.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.54x = 435.46 × 175.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.54x = 76,492.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,492.90/315.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.42

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