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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.75, 368.33 and 108.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.75, 368.33 and 108.86 is: 163.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.75 : 368.33 = 108.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.75/368.33 = 108.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.75x = 368.33 × 108.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.75x = 40,094.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,094.02/245.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.15

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