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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.41, 245.11 and 94.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.41, 245.11 and 94.96 is: 142.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.41 : 245.11 = 94.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.41/245.11 = 94.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.41x = 245.11 × 94.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.41x = 23,275.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,275.65/163.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.44

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