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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.70, 368.72 and 184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.70, 368.72 and 184.14 is: 276.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.70 : 368.72 = 184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.70/368.72 = 184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.70x = 368.72 × 184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.70x = 67,896.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,896.10/245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.34

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