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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.67, 245.43 and 95.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.67, 245.43 and 95.22 is: 142.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.67 : 245.43 = 95.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.67/245.43 = 95.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.67x = 245.43 × 95.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.67x = 23,368.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,368.92/163.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.78

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