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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.01, 367.29 and 123.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.01, 367.29 and 123.18 is: 184.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.01 : 367.29 = 123.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.01/367.29 = 123.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.01x = 367.29 × 123.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.01x = 45,242.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,242.78/245.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.66

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