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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.92, 437.28 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.92, 437.28 and 184.16 is: 254.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.92 : 437.28 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.92/437.28 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.92x = 437.28 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.92x = 80,528.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,528.56/316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.10

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