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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.84, 368.44 and 184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.84, 368.44 and 184.40 is: 276.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.84 : 368.44 = 184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.84/368.44 = 184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.84x = 368.44 × 184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.84x = 67,940.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,940.34/245.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.36

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