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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.69, 367.97 and 123.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.69, 367.97 and 123.69 is: 185.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.69 : 367.97 = 123.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.69/367.97 = 123.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.69x = 367.97 × 123.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.69x = 45,513.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,513.59/245.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.25

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