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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.12, 434.96 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.12, 434.96 and 184.16 is: 254.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.12 : 434.96 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.12/434.96 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.12x = 434.96 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.12x = 80,102.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,102.23/315.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.20

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