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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.95, 226.38 and 131.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.95, 226.38 and 131.55 is: 181.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.95 : 226.38 = 131.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.95/226.38 = 131.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.95x = 226.38 × 131.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.95x = 29,780.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,780.29/163.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.64

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