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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.65, 368.22 and 122.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.65, 368.22 and 122.08 is: 182.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.65 : 368.22 = 122.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.65/368.22 = 122.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.65x = 368.22 × 122.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.65x = 44,952.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,952.30/245.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.99

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