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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.15, 437.53 and 184.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.15, 437.53 and 184.36 is: 254.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.15 : 437.53 = 184.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.15/437.53 = 184.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.15x = 437.53 × 184.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.15x = 80,663.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,663.81/317.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.34

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