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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.74, 435.71 and 175.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.74, 435.71 and 175.88 is: 242.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.74 : 435.71 = 175.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.74/435.71 = 175.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.74x = 435.71 × 175.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.74x = 76,634.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,634.20/315.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.71

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