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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.43, 368.37 and 123.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.43, 368.37 and 123.75 is: 185.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.43 : 368.37 = 123.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.43/368.37 = 123.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.43x = 368.37 × 123.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.43x = 45,585.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,585.79/245.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.74

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