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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.17, 368.03 and 123.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.17, 368.03 and 123.54 is: 185.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.17 : 368.03 = 123.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.17/368.03 = 123.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.17x = 368.03 × 123.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.17x = 45,466.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,466.43/245.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.45

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