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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.40, 368.03 and 123.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.40, 368.03 and 123.61 is: 185.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.40 : 368.03 = 123.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.40/368.03 = 123.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.40x = 368.03 × 123.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.40x = 45,489.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,489.73/245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.37

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