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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.53, 368.16 and 108.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.53, 368.16 and 108.42 is: 162.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.53 : 368.16 = 108.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.53/368.16 = 108.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.53x = 368.16 × 108.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.53x = 39,914.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,914.07/245.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.56

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