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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.70, 435.72 and 184.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.70, 435.72 and 184.68 is: 254.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.70 : 435.72 = 184.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.70/435.72 = 184.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.70x = 435.72 × 184.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.70x = 80,468.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,468.77/315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.89

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