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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.52, 368.40 and 123.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.52, 368.40 and 123.72 is: 185.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.52 : 368.40 = 123.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.52/368.40 = 123.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.52x = 368.40 × 123.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.52x = 45,578.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,578.45/245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.64

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