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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.01, 435.11 and 116.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.01, 435.11 and 116.72 is: 175.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.01 : 435.11 = 116.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.01/435.11 = 116.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.01x = 435.11 × 116.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.01x = 50,784.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,784.16/290.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.11

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