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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.55, 435.46 and 175.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.55, 435.46 and 175.67 is: 242.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.55 : 435.46 = 175.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.55/435.46 = 175.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.55x = 435.46 × 175.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.55x = 76,496.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,496.60/315.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.43

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