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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.94, 368.43 and 108.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.94, 368.43 and 108.66 is: 162.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.94 : 368.43 = 108.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.94/368.43 = 108.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.94x = 368.43 × 108.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.94x = 40,033.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,033.60/245.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.78

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