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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.79, 368.78 and 122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.79, 368.78 and 122.45 is: 183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.79 : 368.78 = 122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.79/368.78 = 122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.79x = 368.78 × 122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.79x = 45,154.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,154.65/245.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.71

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