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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.54, 245.58 and 94.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.54, 245.58 and 94.96 is: 142.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.54 : 245.58 = 94.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.54/245.58 = 94.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.54x = 245.58 × 94.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.54x = 23,320.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,320.28/163.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.60

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