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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.38, 245.16 and 94.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.38, 245.16 and 94.86 is: 142.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.38 : 245.16 = 94.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.38/245.16 = 94.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.38x = 245.16 × 94.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.38x = 23,255.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,255.88/163.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.34

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