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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.33, 368.07 and 108.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.33, 368.07 and 108.36 is: 162.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.33 : 368.07 = 108.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.33/368.07 = 108.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.33x = 368.07 × 108.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.33x = 39,885.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,885.00/245.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.58

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