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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.82, 226.27 and 130.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.82, 226.27 and 130.74 is: 180.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.82 : 226.27 = 130.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.82/226.27 = 130.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.82x = 226.27 × 130.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.82x = 29,582.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,582.54/163.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.58

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