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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.11, 225.23 and 130.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.11, 225.23 and 130.59 is: 180.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.11 : 225.23 = 130.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.11/225.23 = 130.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.11x = 225.23 × 130.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.11x = 29,412.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,412.79/163.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.32

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