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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.56, 368.43 and 123.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.56, 368.43 and 123.91 is: 185.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.56 : 368.43 = 123.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.56/368.43 = 123.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.56x = 368.43 × 123.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.56x = 45,652.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,652.16/245.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.91

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