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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.32, 244.76 and 94.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.32, 244.76 and 94.92 is: 142.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.32 : 244.76 = 94.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.32/244.76 = 94.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.32x = 244.76 × 94.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.32x = 23,232.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,232.62/163.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.25

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