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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.73, 368.23 and 184.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.73, 368.23 and 184.90 is: 277.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.73 : 368.23 = 184.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.73/368.23 = 184.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.73x = 368.23 × 184.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.73x = 68,085.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,085.73/245.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.08

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