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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.58, 370.55 and 184.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.58, 370.55 and 184.55 is: 254.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.58 : 370.55 = 184.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.58/370.55 = 184.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.58x = 370.55 × 184.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.58x = 68,384.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,384.08/268.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.62

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