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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.45, 244.88 and 94.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.45, 244.88 and 94.91 is: 142.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.45 : 244.88 = 94.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.45/244.88 = 94.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.45x = 244.88 × 94.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.45x = 23,241.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,241.09/163.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.20

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