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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.29, 435.59 and 116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.29, 435.59 and 116.91 is: 175.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.29 : 435.59 = 116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.29/435.59 = 116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.29x = 435.59 × 116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.29x = 50,924.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,924.83/290.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.43

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