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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.76, 225.75 and 132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.76, 225.75 and 132.80 is: 183.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.76 : 225.75 = 132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.76/225.75 = 132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.76x = 225.75 × 132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.76x = 29,979.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,979.60/163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.07

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