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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.17, 368.52 and 184.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.17, 368.52 and 184.23 is: 254.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.17 : 368.52 = 184.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.17/368.52 = 184.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.17x = 368.52 × 184.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.17x = 67,892.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,892.44/267.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.12

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