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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.58, 264.39 and 117.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.58, 264.39 and 117.92 is: 162.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.58 : 264.39 = 117.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.58/264.39 = 117.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.58x = 264.39 × 117.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.58x = 31,177.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,177.09/191.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.74

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