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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.64, 368.60 and 108.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.64, 368.60 and 108.68 is: 163.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.64 : 368.60 = 108.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.64/368.60 = 108.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.64x = 368.60 × 108.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.64x = 40,059.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,059.45/245.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.08

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