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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.70, 245.56 and 95.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.70, 245.56 and 95.17 is: 142.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.70 : 245.56 = 95.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.70/245.56 = 95.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.70x = 245.56 × 95.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.70x = 23,369.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,369.95/163.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.76

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