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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.16, 263.79 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.16, 263.79 and 117.45 is: 162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.16 : 263.79 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.16/263.79 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.16x = 263.79 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.16x = 30,982.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,982.14/191.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.07

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