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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.65, 259.08 and 117.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.65, 259.08 and 117.74 is: 162.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.65 : 259.08 = 117.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.65/259.08 = 117.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.65x = 259.08 × 117.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.65x = 30,504.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,504.29/187.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.56

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