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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.51, 376.23 and 184.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.51, 376.23 and 184.10 is: 254.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.51 : 376.23 = 184.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.51/376.23 = 184.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.51x = 376.23 × 184.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.51x = 69,263.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,263.02/272.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.17

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