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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.32, 224.64 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.32, 224.64 and 130.20 is: 179.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.32 : 224.64 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.32/224.64 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.32x = 224.64 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.32x = 29,248.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,248.13/163.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.08

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