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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.43, 258.68 and 117.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.43, 258.68 and 117.55 is: 162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.43 : 258.68 = 117.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.43/258.68 = 117.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.43x = 258.68 × 117.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.43x = 30,406.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,406.69/187.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.23

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