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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.29, 435.42 and 117.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.29, 435.42 and 117.04 is: 175.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.29 : 435.42 = 117.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.29/435.42 = 117.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.29x = 435.42 × 117.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.29x = 50,961.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,961.56/290.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.55

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