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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.34, 435.17 and 184.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.34, 435.17 and 184.34 is: 254.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.34 : 435.17 = 184.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.34/435.17 = 184.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.34x = 435.17 × 184.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.34x = 80,219.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,219.24/315.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.39

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