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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.77, 225.75 and 132.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.77, 225.75 and 132.54 is: 182.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.77 : 225.75 = 132.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.77/225.75 = 132.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.77x = 225.75 × 132.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.77x = 29,920.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,920.91/163.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.70

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