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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.11, 367.77 and 123.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.11, 367.77 and 123.45 is: 185.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.11 : 367.77 = 123.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.11/367.77 = 123.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.11x = 367.77 × 123.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.11x = 45,398.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,398.75/245.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.22

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