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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.92, 405.84 and 184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.92, 405.84 and 184 is: 275.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.92 : 405.84 = 184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.92/405.84 = 184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.92x = 405.84 × 184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.92x = 74,674.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,674.56/270.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.63

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