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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.24, 366.92 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.24, 366.92 and 183.42 is: 274.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.24 : 366.92 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.24/366.92 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.24x = 366.92 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.24x = 67,300.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,300.47/245.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.43

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