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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.70, 551.61 and 184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.70, 551.61 and 184.64 is: 276.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.70 : 551.61 = 184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.70/551.61 = 184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.70x = 551.61 × 184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.70x = 101,846.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,846.51/367.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.99

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