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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.65, 245.08 and 94.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.65, 245.08 and 94.96 is: 142.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.65 : 245.08 = 94.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.65/245.08 = 94.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.65x = 245.08 × 94.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.65x = 23,272.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,272.80/163.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.21

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