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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.42, 368.24 and 123.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.42, 368.24 and 123.68 is: 185.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.42 : 368.24 = 123.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.42/368.24 = 123.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.42x = 368.24 × 123.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.42x = 45,543.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,543.92/245.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.58

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