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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.21, 367.62 and 123.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.21, 367.62 and 123.56 is: 185.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.21 : 367.62 = 123.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.21/367.62 = 123.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.21x = 367.62 × 123.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.21x = 45,423.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,423.13/245.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.24

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