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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.02, 434.70 and 184.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.02, 434.70 and 184.03 is: 253.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.02 : 434.70 = 184.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.02/434.70 = 184.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.02x = 434.70 × 184.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.02x = 79,996.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,996.75/315.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.94

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