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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.52, 368.27 and 108.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.52, 368.27 and 108.49 is: 162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.52 : 368.27 = 108.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.52/368.27 = 108.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.52x = 368.27 × 108.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.52x = 39,953.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,953.61/245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.73

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