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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.18, 244.54 and 94.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.18, 244.54 and 94.62 is: 141.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.18 : 244.54 = 94.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.18/244.54 = 94.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.18x = 244.54 × 94.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.18x = 23,138.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,138.37/163.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.80

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