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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.52, 435.34 and 184.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.52, 435.34 and 184.52 is: 254.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.52 : 435.34 = 184.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.52/435.34 = 184.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.52x = 435.34 × 184.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.52x = 80,328.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,328.94/315.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.59

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