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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.65, 226.01 and 132.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.65, 226.01 and 132.87 is: 183.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.65 : 226.01 = 132.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.65/226.01 = 132.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.65x = 226.01 × 132.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.65x = 30,029.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,029.95/163.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.50

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