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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.07, 367.60 and 123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.07, 367.60 and 123.20 is: 184.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.07 : 367.60 = 123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.07/367.60 = 123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.07x = 367.60 × 123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.07x = 45,288.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,288.32/245.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.80

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