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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.50, 367.76 and 123.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.50, 367.76 and 123.38 is: 184.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.50 : 367.76 = 123.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.50/367.76 = 123.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.50x = 367.76 × 123.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.50x = 45,374.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,374.23/245.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.82

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