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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.71, 435.51 and 184.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.71, 435.51 and 184.63 is: 254.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.71 : 435.51 = 184.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.71/435.51 = 184.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.71x = 435.51 × 184.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.71x = 80,406.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,406.03/315.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.69

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