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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.59, 367.11 and 123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.59, 367.11 and 123 is: 184.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.59 : 367.11 = 123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.59/367.11 = 123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.59x = 367.11 × 123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.59x = 45,154.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,154.53/244.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.61

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