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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.04, 225.28 and 130.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.04, 225.28 and 130.56 is: 180.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.04 : 225.28 = 130.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.04/225.28 = 130.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.04x = 225.28 × 130.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.04x = 29,412.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,412.56/163.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.40

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