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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.68, 435.65 and 175.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.68, 435.65 and 175.79 is: 242.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.68 : 435.65 = 175.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.68/435.65 = 175.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.68x = 435.65 × 175.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.68x = 76,582.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,582.91/315.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.60

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