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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.56, 435.44 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.56, 435.44 and 184.56 is: 254.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.56 : 435.44 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.56/435.44 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.56x = 435.44 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.56x = 80,364.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,364.81/315.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.67

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