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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.79, 367.20 and 123.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.79, 367.20 and 123.02 is: 184.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.79 : 367.20 = 123.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.79/367.20 = 123.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.79x = 367.20 × 123.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.79x = 45,172.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,172.49/244.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.54

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