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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.85, 367.29 and 123.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.85, 367.29 and 123.03 is: 184.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.85 : 367.29 = 123.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.85/367.29 = 123.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.85x = 367.29 × 123.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.85x = 45,187.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,187.69/244.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.56

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