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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.80, 368.48 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.80, 368.48 and 184.16 is: 254.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.80 : 368.48 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.80/368.48 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.80x = 368.48 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.80x = 67,859.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,859.28/266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.35

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