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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.35, 244.31 and 94.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.35, 244.31 and 94.70 is: 141.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.35 : 244.31 = 94.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.35/244.31 = 94.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.35x = 244.31 × 94.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.35x = 23,134.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,134.46/163.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.63

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