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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.16, 244.62 and 94.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.16, 244.62 and 94.72 is: 142.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.16 : 244.62 = 94.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.16/244.62 = 94.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.16x = 244.62 × 94.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.16x = 23,170.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,170.25/163.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.01

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