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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.90, 435.92 and 176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.90, 435.92 and 176.02 is: 242.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.90 : 435.92 = 176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.90/435.92 = 176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.90x = 435.92 × 176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.90x = 76,730.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,730.64/315.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.90

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