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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.04, 367.56 and 123.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.04, 367.56 and 123.23 is: 184.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.04 : 367.56 = 123.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.04/367.56 = 123.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.04x = 367.56 × 123.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.04x = 45,294.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,294.42/245.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.85

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