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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.38, 244.46 and 94.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.38, 244.46 and 94.94 is: 142.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.38 : 244.46 = 94.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.38/244.46 = 94.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.38x = 244.46 × 94.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.38x = 23,208.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,208.05/163.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.05

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