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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.42, 368.30 and 121.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.42, 368.30 and 121.90 is: 182.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.42 : 368.30 = 121.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.42/368.30 = 121.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.42x = 368.30 × 121.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.42x = 44,895.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,895.77/245.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.93

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