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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.20, 258.44 and 117.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.20, 258.44 and 117.33 is: 161.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.20 : 258.44 = 117.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.20/258.44 = 117.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.20x = 258.44 × 117.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.20x = 30,322.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,322.77/187.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.98

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