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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.54, 368.24 and 108.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.54, 368.24 and 108.55 is: 162.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.54 : 368.24 = 108.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.54/368.24 = 108.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.54x = 368.24 × 108.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.54x = 39,972.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,972.45/245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.79

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