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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.42, 245.43 and 94.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.42, 245.43 and 94.97 is: 142.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.42 : 245.43 = 94.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.42/245.43 = 94.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.42x = 245.43 × 94.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.42x = 23,309.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,309.10/163.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.64

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