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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.62, 367.97 and 123.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.62, 367.97 and 123.97 is: 185.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.62 : 367.97 = 123.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.62/367.97 = 123.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.62x = 367.97 × 123.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.62x = 45,617.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,617.24/245.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.72

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