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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.70, 549.63 and 184.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.70, 549.63 and 184.23 is: 276.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.70 : 549.63 = 184.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.70/549.63 = 184.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.70x = 549.63 × 184.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.70x = 101,258.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,258.33/366.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.13

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