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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.58, 368.37 and 184.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.58, 368.37 and 184.98 is: 277.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.58 : 368.37 = 184.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.58/368.37 = 184.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.58x = 368.37 × 184.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.58x = 68,142.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,142.98/245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.48

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