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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.07, 225.14 and 130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.07, 225.14 and 130.60 is: 180.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.07 : 225.14 = 130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.07/225.14 = 130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.07x = 225.14 × 130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.07x = 29,403.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,403.28/163.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.31

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