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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.92, 368.63 and 109.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.92, 368.63 and 109.07 is: 163.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.92 : 368.63 = 109.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.92/368.63 = 109.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.92x = 368.63 × 109.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.92x = 40,204.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,204.62/245.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.48

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