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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.02, 435.06 and 116.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.02, 435.06 and 116.70 is: 175.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.02 : 435.06 = 116.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.02/435.06 = 116.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.02x = 435.06 × 116.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.02x = 50,771.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,771.50/290.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.06

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