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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.46, 368.18 and 123.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.46, 368.18 and 123.69 is: 185.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.46 : 368.18 = 123.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.46/368.18 = 123.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.46x = 368.18 × 123.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.46x = 45,538.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,538.03/245.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.52

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