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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.73, 368.53 and 122.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.73, 368.53 and 122.27 is: 183.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.73 : 368.53 = 122.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.73/368.53 = 122.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.73x = 368.53 × 122.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.73x = 45,060.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,060.78/245.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.38

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