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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.34, 555.31 and 184.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.34, 555.31 and 184.84 is: 277.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.34 : 555.31 = 184.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.34/555.31 = 184.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.34x = 555.31 × 184.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.34x = 102,641.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,641.30/370.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.16

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