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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.18, 368.92 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.18, 368.92 and 184.56 is: 254.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.18 : 368.92 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.18/368.92 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.18x = 368.92 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.18x = 68,087.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,087.88/267.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.84

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