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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.02, 435.04 and 116.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.02, 435.04 and 116.77 is: 175.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.02 : 435.04 = 116.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.02/435.04 = 116.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.02x = 435.04 × 116.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.02x = 50,799.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,799.62/290.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.16

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