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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.19, 225.10 and 130.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.19, 225.10 and 130.43 is: 179.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.19 : 225.10 = 130.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.19/225.10 = 130.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.19x = 225.10 × 130.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.19x = 29,359.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,359.79/163.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.91

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