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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.98, 263.35 and 117.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.98, 263.35 and 117.17 is: 161.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.98 : 263.35 = 117.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.98/263.35 = 117.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.98x = 263.35 × 117.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.98x = 30,857.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,857.28/190.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.57

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