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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.58, 258.73 and 117.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.58, 258.73 and 117.64 is: 162.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.58 : 258.73 = 117.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.58/258.73 = 117.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.58x = 258.73 × 117.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.58x = 30,435.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,435.57/187.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.25

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