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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.65, 368.67 and 108.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.65, 368.67 and 108.79 is: 163.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.65 : 368.67 = 108.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.65/368.67 = 108.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.65x = 368.67 × 108.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.65x = 40,107.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,107.61/245.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.27

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