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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.52, 368.46 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.52, 368.46 and 123.66 is: 185.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.52 : 368.46 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.52/368.46 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.52x = 368.46 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.52x = 45,563.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,563.76/245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.58

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