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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.32, 225.54 and 130.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.32, 225.54 and 130.65 is: 180.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.32 : 225.54 = 130.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.32/225.54 = 130.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.32x = 225.54 × 130.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.32x = 29,466.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,466.80/163.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.42

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