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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163, 225.14 and 130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163, 225.14 and 130.40 is: 180.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163 : 225.14 = 130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163/225.14 = 130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163x = 225.14 × 130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163x = 29,358.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,358.26/163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.11

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