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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.50, 368.08 and 108.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.50, 368.08 and 108.47 is: 162.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.50 : 368.08 = 108.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.50/368.08 = 108.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.50x = 368.08 × 108.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.50x = 39,926.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,926.29/245.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.63

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