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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.70, 551.18 and 184.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.70, 551.18 and 184.54 is: 276.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.70 : 551.18 = 184.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.70/551.18 = 184.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.70x = 551.18 × 184.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.70x = 101,714.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,714.76/367.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.62

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