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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.98, 226.13 and 130.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.98, 226.13 and 130.73 is: 180.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.98 : 226.13 = 130.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.98/226.13 = 130.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.98x = 226.13 × 130.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.98x = 29,560.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,560.19/163.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.27

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