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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.33, 367.73 and 108.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.33, 367.73 and 108.31 is: 162.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.33 : 367.73 = 108.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.33/367.73 = 108.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.33x = 367.73 × 108.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.33x = 39,826.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,826.46/245.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.34

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