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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.15, 244.76 and 94.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.15, 244.76 and 94.77 is: 142.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.15 : 244.76 = 94.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.15/244.76 = 94.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.15x = 244.76 × 94.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.15x = 23,195.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,195.43/163.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.17

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