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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.88, 225.75 and 132.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.88, 225.75 and 132.71 is: 182.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.88 : 225.75 = 132.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.88/225.75 = 132.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.88x = 225.75 × 132.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.88x = 29,959.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,959.04/163.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.81

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