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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.47, 367.83 and 184.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.47, 367.83 and 184.54 is: 276.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.47 : 367.83 = 184.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.47/367.83 = 184.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.47x = 367.83 × 184.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.47x = 67,879.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,879.35/245.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.53

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