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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.40, 225.44 and 94.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.40, 225.44 and 94.40 is: 130.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.40 : 225.44 = 94.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.40/225.44 = 94.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.40x = 225.44 × 94.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.40x = 21,281.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,281.54/163.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.24

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