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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.18, 435.10 and 116.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.18, 435.10 and 116.84 is: 175.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.18 : 435.10 = 116.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.18/435.10 = 116.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.18x = 435.10 × 116.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.18x = 50,837.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,837.08/290.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.19

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