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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.16, 434.96 and 184.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.16, 434.96 and 184.18 is: 254.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.16 : 434.96 = 184.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.16/434.96 = 184.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.16x = 434.96 × 184.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.16x = 80,110.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,110.93/315.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.19

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