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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.49, 368.06 and 106.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.49, 368.06 and 106.51 is: 159.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.49 : 368.06 = 106.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.49/368.06 = 106.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.49x = 368.06 × 106.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.49x = 39,199.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,199.70/245.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.68

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