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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.18, 367.56 and 123.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.18, 367.56 and 123.53 is: 185.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.18 : 367.56 = 123.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.18/367.56 = 123.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.18x = 367.56 × 123.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.18x = 45,402.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,402.85/245.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.19

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