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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.80, 368.22 and 108.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.80, 368.22 and 108.76 is: 162.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.80 : 368.22 = 108.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.80/368.22 = 108.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.80x = 368.22 × 108.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.80x = 40,047.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,047.61/245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.93

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