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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.18, 367.55 and 108.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.18, 367.55 and 108.18 is: 162.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.18 : 367.55 = 108.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.18/367.55 = 108.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.18x = 367.55 × 108.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.18x = 39,761.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,761.02/245.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.17

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