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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.73, 367.77 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.73, 367.77 and 184.44 is: 276.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.73 : 367.77 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.73/367.77 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.73x = 367.77 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.73x = 67,831.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,831.50/245.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.04

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