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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.98, 367.26 and 123.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.98, 367.26 and 123.18 is: 184.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.98 : 367.26 = 123.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.98/367.26 = 123.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.98x = 367.26 × 123.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.98x = 45,239.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,239.09/244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.66

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