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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.16, 244.80 and 94.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.16, 244.80 and 94.58 is: 141.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.16 : 244.80 = 94.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.16/244.80 = 94.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.16x = 244.80 × 94.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.16x = 23,153.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,153.18/163.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.90

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