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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.48, 367.83 and 108.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.48, 367.83 and 108.50 is: 162.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.48 : 367.83 = 108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.48/367.83 = 108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.48x = 367.83 × 108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.48x = 39,907.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,907.72/245.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.57

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