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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.77, 368.17 and 184.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.77, 368.17 and 184.71 is: 276.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.77 : 368.17 = 184.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.77/368.17 = 184.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.77x = 368.17 × 184.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.77x = 68,004.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,004.68/245.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.70

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