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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.63, 245.37 and 95.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.63, 245.37 and 95.18 is: 142.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.63 : 245.37 = 95.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.63/245.37 = 95.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.63x = 245.37 × 95.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.63x = 23,352.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,352.91/163.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.72

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