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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.17, 225.09 and 94.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.17, 225.09 and 94.13 is: 129.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.17 : 225.09 = 94.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.17/225.09 = 94.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.17x = 225.09 × 94.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.17x = 21,186.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,186.83/163.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.85

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