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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.96, 367.65 and 123.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.96, 367.65 and 123.34 is: 185.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.96 : 367.65 = 123.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.96/367.65 = 123.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.96x = 367.65 × 123.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.96x = 45,345.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,345.95/244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.12

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