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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.53, 368.21 and 108.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.53, 368.21 and 108.57 is: 162.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.53 : 368.21 = 108.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.53/368.21 = 108.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.53x = 368.21 × 108.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.53x = 39,975.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,975.37/245.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.82

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