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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.95, 245.62 and 95.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.95, 245.62 and 95.41 is: 142.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.95 : 245.62 = 95.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.95/245.62 = 95.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.95x = 245.62 × 95.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.95x = 23,434.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,434.60/163.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.94

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