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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.57, 367.97 and 123.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.57, 367.97 and 123.92 is: 185.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.57 : 367.97 = 123.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.57/367.97 = 123.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.57x = 367.97 × 123.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.57x = 45,598.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,598.84/245.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.69

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