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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.58, 368.10 and 108.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.58, 368.10 and 108.60 is: 162.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.58 : 368.10 = 108.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.58/368.10 = 108.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.58x = 368.10 × 108.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.58x = 39,975.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,975.66/245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.78

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