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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.64, 435.55 and 175.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.64, 435.55 and 175.73 is: 242.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.64 : 435.55 = 175.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.64/435.55 = 175.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.64x = 435.55 × 175.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.64x = 76,539.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,539.20/315.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.49

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