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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.61, 367.96 and 123.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.61, 367.96 and 123.73 is: 185.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.61 : 367.96 = 123.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.61/367.96 = 123.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.61x = 367.96 × 123.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.61x = 45,527.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,527.69/245.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.37

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