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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.84, 435.74 and 184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.84, 435.74 and 184.80 is: 254.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.84 : 435.74 = 184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.84/435.74 = 184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.84x = 435.74 × 184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.84x = 80,524.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,524.75/315.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.95

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