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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.80, 245.66 and 95.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.80, 245.66 and 95.42 is: 143.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.80 : 245.66 = 95.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.80/245.66 = 95.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.80x = 245.66 × 95.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.80x = 23,440.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,440.88/163.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.11

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