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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.58, 225.34 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.58, 225.34 and 130.50 is: 179.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.58 : 225.34 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.58/225.34 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.58x = 225.34 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.58x = 29,406.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,406.54/163.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.77

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