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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.70, 263.24 and 117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.70, 263.24 and 117.12 is: 161.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.70 : 263.24 = 117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.70/263.24 = 117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.70x = 263.24 × 117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.70x = 30,830.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,830.01/190.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.67

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