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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.04, 225.20 and 131.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.04, 225.20 and 131.99 is: 182.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.04 : 225.20 = 131.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.04/225.20 = 131.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.04x = 225.20 × 131.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.04x = 29,723.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,723.49/163.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.31

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