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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.20, 367.70 and 123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.20, 367.70 and 123.32 is: 184.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.20 : 367.70 = 123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.20/367.70 = 123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.20x = 367.70 × 123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.20x = 45,344.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,344.76/245.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.93

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