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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.40, 258.51 and 117.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.40, 258.51 and 117.54 is: 162.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.40 : 258.51 = 117.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.40/258.51 = 117.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.40x = 258.51 × 117.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.40x = 30,385.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,385.27/187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.15

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