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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.45, 438 and 184.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.45, 438 and 184.65 is: 254.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.45 : 438 = 184.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.45/438 = 184.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.45x = 438 × 184.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.45x = 80,876.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,876.70/317.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.77

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