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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.18, 434.99 and 116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.18, 434.99 and 116.80 is: 175.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.18 : 434.99 = 116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.18/434.99 = 116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.18x = 434.99 × 116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.18x = 50,806.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,806.04/290.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.08

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