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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.36, 367.76 and 184.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.36, 367.76 and 184.30 is: 276.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.36 : 367.76 = 184.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.36/367.76 = 184.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.36x = 367.76 × 184.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.36x = 67,777.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,777.71/245.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.23

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