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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.41, 258.49 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.41, 258.49 and 117.45 is: 161.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.41 : 258.49 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.41/258.49 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.41x = 258.49 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.41x = 30,359.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,359.80/187.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.99

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