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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.84, 368.78 and 124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.84, 368.78 and 124.10 is: 186.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.84 : 368.78 = 124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.84/368.78 = 124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.84x = 368.78 × 124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.84x = 45,763.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,763.13/245.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.15

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