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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.55, 258.81 and 117.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.55, 258.81 and 117.68 is: 162.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.55 : 258.81 = 117.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.55/258.81 = 117.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.55x = 258.81 × 117.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.55x = 30,456.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,456.76/187.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.39

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