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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.06, 366.98 and 123.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.06, 366.98 and 123.02 is: 184.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.06 : 366.98 = 123.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.06/366.98 = 123.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.06x = 366.98 × 123.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.06x = 45,145.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,145.88/245.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.22

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