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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.44, 368.20 and 123.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.44, 368.20 and 123.58 is: 185.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.44 : 368.20 = 123.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.44/368.20 = 123.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.44x = 368.20 × 123.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.44x = 45,502.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,502.16/245.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.39

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