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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.79, 245.61 and 95.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.79, 245.61 and 95.34 is: 142.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.79 : 245.61 = 95.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.79/245.61 = 95.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.79x = 245.61 × 95.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.79x = 23,415.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,415.41/163.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.96

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