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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.44, 245.08 and 94.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.44, 245.08 and 94.98 is: 142.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.44 : 245.08 = 94.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.44/245.08 = 94.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.44x = 245.08 × 94.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.44x = 23,277.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,277.78/163.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.43

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