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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.73, 368.33 and 184.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.73, 368.33 and 184.67 is: 276.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.73 : 368.33 = 184.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.73/368.33 = 184.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.73x = 368.33 × 184.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.73x = 68,020.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,020.88/245.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.81

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