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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.68, 368.31 and 108.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.68, 368.31 and 108.55 is: 162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.68 : 368.31 = 108.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.68/368.31 = 108.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.68x = 368.31 × 108.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.68x = 39,980.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,980.05/245.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.73

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