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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.37, 368.17 and 108.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.37, 368.17 and 108.40 is: 162.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.37 : 368.17 = 108.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.37/368.17 = 108.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.37x = 368.17 × 108.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.37x = 39,909.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,909.63/245.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.65

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