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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.57, 368.17 and 108.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.57, 368.17 and 108.54 is: 162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.57 : 368.17 = 108.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.57/368.17 = 108.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.57x = 368.17 × 108.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.57x = 39,960.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,960.90/245.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.73

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