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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.91, 435.85 and 176.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.91, 435.85 and 176.00 is: 242.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.91 : 435.85 = 176.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.91/435.85 = 176.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.91x = 435.85 × 176.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.91x = 76,710.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,710.51/315.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.82

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