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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.45, 258.70 and 117.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.45, 258.70 and 117.56 is: 162.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.45 : 258.70 = 117.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.45/258.70 = 117.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.45x = 258.70 × 117.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.45x = 30,413.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,413.35/187.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.25

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