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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.26, 258.39 and 117.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.26, 258.39 and 117.33 is: 161.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.26 : 258.39 = 117.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.26/258.39 = 117.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.26x = 258.39 × 117.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.26x = 30,316.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,316.90/187.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.90

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