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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.91, 368.96 and 108.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.91, 368.96 and 108.97 is: 163.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.91 : 368.96 = 108.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.91/368.96 = 108.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.91x = 368.96 × 108.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.91x = 40,205.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,205.03/245.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.49

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