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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.42, 368.10 and 108.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.42, 368.10 and 108.46 is: 162.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.42 : 368.10 = 108.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.42/368.10 = 108.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.42x = 368.10 × 108.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.42x = 39,924.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,924.13/245.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.68

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