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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.54, 368.48 and 108.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.54, 368.48 and 108.58 is: 162.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.54 : 368.48 = 108.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.54/368.48 = 108.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.54x = 368.48 × 108.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.54x = 40,009.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,009.56/245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.95

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