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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.14, 435.02 and 116.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.14, 435.02 and 116.68 is: 174.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.14 : 435.02 = 116.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.14/435.02 = 116.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.14x = 435.02 × 116.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.14x = 50,758.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,758.13/290.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.94

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