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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.65, 368.47 and 108.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.65, 368.47 and 108.81 is: 163.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.65 : 368.47 = 108.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.65/368.47 = 108.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.65x = 368.47 × 108.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.65x = 40,093.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,093.22/245.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.21

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