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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.44, 258.64 and 117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.44, 258.64 and 117.52 is: 162.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.44 : 258.64 = 117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.44/258.64 = 117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.44x = 258.64 × 117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.44x = 30,395.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,395.37/187.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.16

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