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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.77, 435.77 and 175.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.77, 435.77 and 175.89 is: 242.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.77 : 435.77 = 175.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.77/435.77 = 175.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.77x = 435.77 × 175.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.77x = 76,646.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,646.30/315.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.73

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