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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.20, 245.26 and 94.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.20, 245.26 and 94.78 is: 142.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.20 : 245.26 = 94.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.20/245.26 = 94.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.20x = 245.26 × 94.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.20x = 23,245.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,245.74/163.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.44

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