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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.46, 264.15 and 117.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.46, 264.15 and 117.76 is: 162.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.46 : 264.15 = 117.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.46/264.15 = 117.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.46x = 264.15 × 117.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.46x = 31,106.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,106.30/191.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.47

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