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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.90, 367.50 and 123.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.90, 367.50 and 123.16 is: 184.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.90 : 367.50 = 123.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.90/367.50 = 123.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.90x = 367.50 × 123.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.90x = 45,261.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,261.30/244.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.82

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