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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.68, 264.52 and 117.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.68, 264.52 and 117.98 is: 162.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.68 : 264.52 = 117.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.68/264.52 = 117.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.68x = 264.52 × 117.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.68x = 31,208.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,208.07/191.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.81

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