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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.86, 225.78 and 130.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.86, 225.78 and 130.98 is: 180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.86 : 225.78 = 130.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.86/225.78 = 130.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.86x = 225.78 × 130.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.86x = 29,572.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,572.66/163.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.48

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