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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.71, 435.67 and 175.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.71, 435.67 and 175.82 is: 242.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.71 : 435.67 = 175.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.71/435.67 = 175.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.71x = 435.67 × 175.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.71x = 76,599.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,599.50/315.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.63

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