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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.40, 367.86 and 108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.40, 367.86 and 108.32 is: 162.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.40 : 367.86 = 108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.40/367.86 = 108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.40x = 367.86 × 108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.40x = 39,846.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,846.60/245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.37

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