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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.98, 368.64 and 108.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.98, 368.64 and 108.86 is: 163.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.98 : 368.64 = 108.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.98/368.64 = 108.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.98x = 368.64 × 108.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.98x = 40,130.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,130.15/245.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.14

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