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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.67, 435.59 and 175.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.67, 435.59 and 175.75 is: 242.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.67 : 435.59 = 175.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.67/435.59 = 175.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.67x = 435.59 × 175.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.67x = 76,554.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,554.94/315.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.52

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