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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.91, 367.20 and 123.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.91, 367.20 and 123.09 is: 184.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.91 : 367.20 = 123.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.91/367.20 = 123.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.91x = 367.20 × 123.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.91x = 45,198.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,198.65/244.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.56

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