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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.90, 437.38 and 184.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.90, 437.38 and 184.17 is: 254.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.90 : 437.38 = 184.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.90/437.38 = 184.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.90x = 437.38 × 184.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.90x = 80,550.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,550.51/316.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.18

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