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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.80, 263.17 and 117.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.80, 263.17 and 117.16 is: 161.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.80 : 263.17 = 117.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.80/263.17 = 117.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.80x = 263.17 × 117.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.80x = 30,833.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,833.29/190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.60

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