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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.15, 225.33 and 132.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.15, 225.33 and 132.37 is: 182.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.15 : 225.33 = 132.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.15/225.33 = 132.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.15x = 225.33 × 132.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.15x = 29,826.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,826.93/163.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.82

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