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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.56, 435.51 and 184.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.56, 435.51 and 184.68 is: 254.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.56 : 435.51 = 184.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.56/435.51 = 184.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.56x = 435.51 × 184.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.56x = 80,429.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,429.99/315.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.88

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