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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.96, 435.02 and 116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.96, 435.02 and 116.52 is: 174.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.96 : 435.02 = 116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.96/435.02 = 116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.96x = 435.02 × 116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.96x = 50,688.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,688.53/289.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.81

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