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Finding the Third Proportional to 163 and 180.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 163 and 180.50 is: 199.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163 : 180.50 = 180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163/180.50 = 180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163x = 180.50 × 180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163x = 32,580.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,580.25/163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.88

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