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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.36, 367.54 and 184.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.36, 367.54 and 184.31 is: 276.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.36 : 367.54 = 184.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.36/367.54 = 184.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.36x = 367.54 × 184.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.36x = 67,740.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,740.38/245.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.08

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