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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.02, 367.46 and 123.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.02, 367.46 and 123.23 is: 184.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.02 : 367.46 = 123.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.02/367.46 = 123.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.02x = 367.46 × 123.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.02x = 45,282.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,282.10/245.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.81

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