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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.24, 367.56 and 123.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.24, 367.56 and 123.56 is: 185.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.24 : 367.56 = 123.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.24/367.56 = 123.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.24x = 367.56 × 123.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.24x = 45,415.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,415.71/245.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.19

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