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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.95, 367.18 and 123.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.95, 367.18 and 123.15 is: 184.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.95 : 367.18 = 123.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.95/367.18 = 123.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.95x = 367.18 × 123.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.95x = 45,218.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,218.22/244.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.60

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