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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.71, 367.16 and 123.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.71, 367.16 and 123.08 is: 184.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.71 : 367.16 = 123.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.71/367.16 = 123.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.71x = 367.16 × 123.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.71x = 45,187.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,187.60/244.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.66

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