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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.79, 368.67 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.79, 368.67 and 123.96 is: 185.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.79 : 368.67 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.79/368.67 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.79x = 368.67 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.79x = 45,700.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,700.33/245.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.93

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