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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.12, 258.22 and 117.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.12, 258.22 and 117.16 is: 161.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.12 : 258.22 = 117.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.12/258.22 = 117.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.12x = 258.22 × 117.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.12x = 30,253.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,253.06/187.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.68

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