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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.39, 258.48 and 117.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.39, 258.48 and 117.43 is: 161.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.39 : 258.48 = 117.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.39/258.48 = 117.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.39x = 258.48 × 117.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.39x = 30,353.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,353.31/187.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.98

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