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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.72, 245.34 and 95.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.72, 245.34 and 95.24 is: 142.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.72 : 245.34 = 95.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.72/245.34 = 95.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.72x = 245.34 × 95.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.72x = 23,366.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,366.18/163.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.72

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