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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.51, 435.43 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.51, 435.43 and 184.56 is: 254.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.51 : 435.43 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.51/435.43 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.51x = 435.43 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.51x = 80,362.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,362.96/315.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.71

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