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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.30, 367.98 and 108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.30, 367.98 and 108.20 is: 162.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.30 : 367.98 = 108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.30/367.98 = 108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.30x = 367.98 × 108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.30x = 39,815.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,815.95/245.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.32

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