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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.04, 225.12 and 130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.04, 225.12 and 130.24 is: 179.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.04 : 225.12 = 130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.04/225.12 = 130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.04x = 225.12 × 130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.04x = 29,319.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,319.63/163.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.83

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