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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.98, 368.76 and 109.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.98, 368.76 and 109.12 is: 163.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.98 : 368.76 = 109.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.98/368.76 = 109.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.98x = 368.76 × 109.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.98x = 40,239.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,239.09/245.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.59

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