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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.96, 367.60 and 123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.96, 367.60 and 123.36 is: 185.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.96 : 367.60 = 123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.96/367.60 = 123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.96x = 367.60 × 123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.96x = 45,347.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,347.14/244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.12

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