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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.97, 369 and 108.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.97, 369 and 108.99 is: 163.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.97 : 369 = 108.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.97/369 = 108.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.97x = 369 × 108.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.97x = 40,217.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,217.31/245.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.50

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