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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.09, 244.42 and 94.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.09, 244.42 and 94.65 is: 141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.09 : 244.42 = 94.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.09/244.42 = 94.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.09x = 244.42 × 94.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.09x = 23,134.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,134.35/163.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.85

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