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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.98, 245.97 and 95.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.98, 245.97 and 95.49 is: 143.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.98 : 245.97 = 95.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.98/245.97 = 95.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.98x = 245.97 × 95.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.98x = 23,487.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,487.68/163.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.24

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