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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.81, 435.79 and 175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.81, 435.79 and 175.92 is: 242.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.81 : 435.79 = 175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.81/435.79 = 175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.81x = 435.79 × 175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.81x = 76,662.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,662.76/315.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.75

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