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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.02, 437.41 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.02, 437.41 and 184.16 is: 254.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.02 : 437.41 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.02/437.41 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.02x = 437.41 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.02x = 80,553.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,553.11/317.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.10

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