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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.17, 244.62 and 94.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.17, 244.62 and 94.73 is: 142.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.17 : 244.62 = 94.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.17/244.62 = 94.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.17x = 244.62 × 94.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.17x = 23,171.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,171.63/163.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.01

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