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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.34, 258.54 and 117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.34, 258.54 and 117.40 is: 162.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.34 : 258.54 = 117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.34/258.54 = 117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.34x = 258.54 × 117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.34x = 30,352.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,352.01/187.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.02

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