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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.24, 258.26 and 117.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.24, 258.26 and 117.24 is: 161.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.24 : 258.26 = 117.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.24/258.26 = 117.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.24x = 258.26 × 117.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.24x = 30,278.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,278.40/187.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.71

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