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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.16, 437.74 and 184.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.16, 437.74 and 184.37 is: 254.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.16 : 437.74 = 184.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.16/437.74 = 184.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.16x = 437.74 × 184.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.16x = 80,703.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,703.47/317.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.46

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