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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.49, 368.38 and 108.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.49, 368.38 and 108.53 is: 162.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.49 : 368.38 = 108.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.49/368.38 = 108.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.49x = 368.38 × 108.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.49x = 39,980.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,980.28/245.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.86

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