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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.59, 435.48 and 175.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.59, 435.48 and 175.67 is: 242.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.59 : 435.48 = 175.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.59/435.48 = 175.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.59x = 435.48 × 175.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.59x = 76,499.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,499.57/315.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.41

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