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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.90, 224.55 and 130.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.90, 224.55 and 130.10 is: 179.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.90 : 224.55 = 130.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.90/224.55 = 130.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.90x = 224.55 × 130.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.90x = 29,212.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,212.83/162.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.33

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