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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.82, 435.82 and 175.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.82, 435.82 and 175.93 is: 242.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.82 : 435.82 = 175.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.82/435.82 = 175.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.82x = 435.82 × 175.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.82x = 76,674.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,674.46/315.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.78

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