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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.57, 435.50 and 175.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.57, 435.50 and 175.69 is: 242.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.57 : 435.50 = 175.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.57/435.50 = 175.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.57x = 435.50 × 175.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.57x = 76,509.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,509.94/315.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.45

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