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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.67, 368.16 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.67, 368.16 and 123.76 is: 185.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.67 : 368.16 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.67/368.16 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.67x = 368.16 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.67x = 45,563.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,563.48/245.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.47

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