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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.63, 435.53 and 175.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.63, 435.53 and 175.71 is: 242.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.63 : 435.53 = 175.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.63/435.53 = 175.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.63x = 435.53 × 175.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.63x = 76,526.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,526.10/315.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.46

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