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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.72, 368.49 and 108.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.72, 368.49 and 108.63 is: 162.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.72 : 368.49 = 108.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.72/368.49 = 108.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.72x = 368.49 × 108.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.72x = 40,029.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,029.07/245.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.91

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