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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.58, 367.69 and 184.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.58, 367.69 and 184.98 is: 276.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.58 : 367.69 = 184.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.58/367.69 = 184.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.58x = 367.69 × 184.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.58x = 68,016.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,016.56/245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.96

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