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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.38, 368.19 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.38, 368.19 and 123.66 is: 185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.38 : 368.19 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.38/368.19 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.38x = 368.19 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.38x = 45,530.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,530.38/245.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.55

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