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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.64, 534.46 and 184.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.64, 534.46 and 184.76 is: 277.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.64 : 534.46 = 184.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.64/534.46 = 184.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.64x = 534.46 × 184.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.64x = 98,746.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,746.83/355.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.66

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