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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.92, 367.32 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.92, 367.32 and 123.12 is: 184.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.92 : 367.32 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.92/367.32 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.92x = 367.32 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.92x = 45,224.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,224.44/244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.65

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