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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.49, 245.16 and 95.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.49, 245.16 and 95.04 is: 142.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.49 : 245.16 = 95.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.49/245.16 = 95.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.49x = 245.16 × 95.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.49x = 23,300.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,300.01/163.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.52

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