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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.95, 435.03 and 116.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.95, 435.03 and 116.70 is: 175.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.95 : 435.03 = 116.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.95/435.03 = 116.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.95x = 435.03 × 116.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.95x = 50,768.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,768.00/289.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.09

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