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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.80, 259.24 and 117.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.80, 259.24 and 117.92 is: 162.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.80 : 259.24 = 117.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.80/259.24 = 117.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.80x = 259.24 × 117.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.80x = 30,569.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,569.58/187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.78

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