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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.26, 258.47 and 117.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.26, 258.47 and 117.36 is: 161.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.26 : 258.47 = 117.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.26/258.47 = 117.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.26x = 258.47 × 117.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.26x = 30,333.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,333.45/187.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.99

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