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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.63, 368.50 and 108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.63, 368.50 and 108.70 is: 163.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.63 : 368.50 = 108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.63/368.50 = 108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.63x = 368.50 × 108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.63x = 40,055.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,055.95/245.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.07

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