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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.65, 435.53 and 184.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.65, 435.53 and 184.60 is: 254.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.65 : 435.53 = 184.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.65/435.53 = 184.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.65x = 435.53 × 184.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.65x = 80,395.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,395.74/315.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.70

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