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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.43, 368.15 and 123.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.43, 368.15 and 123.62 is: 185.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.43 : 368.15 = 123.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.43/368.15 = 123.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.43x = 368.15 × 123.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.43x = 45,511.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,511.01/245.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.43

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