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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.76, 368.33 and 108.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.76, 368.33 and 108.69 is: 162.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.76 : 368.33 = 108.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.76/368.33 = 108.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.76x = 368.33 × 108.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.76x = 40,033.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,033.24/245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.90

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