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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.26, 225.06 and 132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.26, 225.06 and 132.30 is: 182.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.26 : 225.06 = 132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.26/225.06 = 132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.26x = 225.06 × 132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.26x = 29,775.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,775.44/163.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.38

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