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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.30, 225.38 and 130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.30, 225.38 and 130.80 is: 180.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.30 : 225.38 = 130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.30/225.38 = 130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.30x = 225.38 × 130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.30x = 29,479.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,479.70/163.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.52

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