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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.72, 367.12 and 123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.72, 367.12 and 123 is: 184.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.72 : 367.12 = 123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.72/367.12 = 123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.72x = 367.12 × 123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.72x = 45,155.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,155.76/244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.52

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