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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.43, 368.09 and 108.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.43, 368.09 and 108.51 is: 162.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.43 : 368.09 = 108.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.43/368.09 = 108.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.43x = 368.09 × 108.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.43x = 39,940.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,940.90/245.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.74

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