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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.59, 435.51 and 184.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.59, 435.51 and 184.67 is: 254.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.59 : 435.51 = 184.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.59/435.51 = 184.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.59x = 435.51 × 184.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.59x = 80,426.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,426.72/315.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.85

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