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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.37, 550.70 and 184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.37, 550.70 and 184.58 is: 276.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.37 : 550.70 = 184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.37/550.70 = 184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.37x = 550.70 × 184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.37x = 101,647.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,647.29/367.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.69

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