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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.08, 225 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.08, 225 and 130.32 is: 179.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.08 : 225 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.08/225 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.08x = 225 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.08x = 29,322
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,322/163.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.80

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