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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.98, 246.06 and 95.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.98, 246.06 and 95.57 is: 143.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.98 : 246.06 = 95.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.98/246.06 = 95.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.98x = 246.06 × 95.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.98x = 23,514.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,514.72/163.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.40

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