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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.83, 368.40 and 108.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.83, 368.40 and 108.84 is: 163.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.83 : 368.40 = 108.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.83/368.40 = 108.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.83x = 368.40 × 108.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.83x = 40,095.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,095.76/245.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.10

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