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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.53, 258.74 and 117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.53, 258.74 and 117.60 is: 162.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.53 : 258.74 = 117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.53/258.74 = 117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.53x = 258.74 × 117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.53x = 30,427.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,427.24/187.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.25

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