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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.18, 367.92 and 108.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.18, 367.92 and 108.29 is: 162.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.18 : 367.92 = 108.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.18/367.92 = 108.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.18x = 367.92 × 108.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.18x = 39,842.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,842.98/245.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.50

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