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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.25, 258.35 and 117.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.25, 258.35 and 117.27 is: 161.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.25 : 258.35 = 117.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.25/258.35 = 117.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.25x = 258.35 × 117.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.25x = 30,296.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,296.12/187.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.80

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