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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.26, 225.30 and 132.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.26, 225.30 and 132.42 is: 182.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.26 : 225.30 = 132.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.26/225.30 = 132.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.26x = 225.30 × 132.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.26x = 29,834.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,834.23/163.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.74

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