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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.94, 436 and 174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.94, 436 and 174.16 is: 240.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.94 : 436 = 174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.94/436 = 174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.94x = 436 × 174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.94x = 75,933.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,933.76/315.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.34

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