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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.89, 435.95 and 176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.89, 435.95 and 176.02 is: 242.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.89 : 435.95 = 176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.89/435.95 = 176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.89x = 435.95 × 176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.89x = 76,735.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,735.92/315.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.92

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