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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.81, 225.57 and 131.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.81, 225.57 and 131.05 is: 180.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.81 : 225.57 = 131.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.81/225.57 = 131.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.81x = 225.57 × 131.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.81x = 29,560.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,560.95/163.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.46

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