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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.72, 367.20 and 123.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.72, 367.20 and 123.04 is: 184.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.72 : 367.20 = 123.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.72/367.20 = 123.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.72x = 367.20 × 123.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.72x = 45,180.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,180.29/244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.62

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