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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.70, 367.17 and 123.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.70, 367.17 and 123.05 is: 184.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.70 : 367.17 = 123.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.70/367.17 = 123.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.70x = 367.17 × 123.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.70x = 45,180.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,180.72/244.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.63

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