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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.49, 368.34 and 123.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.49, 368.34 and 123.77 is: 185.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.49 : 368.34 = 123.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.49/368.34 = 123.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.49x = 368.34 × 123.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.49x = 45,587.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,587.60/245.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.70

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