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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.46, 367.84 and 123.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.46, 367.84 and 123.56 is: 185.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.46 : 367.84 = 123.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.46/367.84 = 123.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.46x = 367.84 × 123.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.46x = 45,450.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,450.01/245.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.16

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