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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.24, 550.57 and 184.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.24, 550.57 and 184.54 is: 276.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.24 : 550.57 = 184.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.24/550.57 = 184.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.24x = 550.57 × 184.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.24x = 101,602.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,602.19/367.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.66

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