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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.28, 367.88 and 108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.28, 367.88 and 108.28 is: 162.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.28 : 367.88 = 108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.28/367.88 = 108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.28x = 367.88 × 108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.28x = 39,834.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,834.05/245.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.40

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