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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.79, 368.57 and 108.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.79, 368.57 and 108.88 is: 163.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.79 : 368.57 = 108.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.79/368.57 = 108.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.79x = 368.57 × 108.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.79x = 40,129.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,129.36/245.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.27

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