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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.14, 258.29 and 117.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.14, 258.29 and 117.27 is: 161.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.14 : 258.29 = 117.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.14/258.29 = 117.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.14x = 258.29 × 117.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.14x = 30,289.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,289.67/187.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.86

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