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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.71, 367.23 and 123.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.71, 367.23 and 123.06 is: 184.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.71 : 367.23 = 123.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.71/367.23 = 123.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.71x = 367.23 × 123.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.71x = 45,191.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,191.32/244.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.67

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