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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.33, 435.66 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.33, 435.66 and 116.96 is: 175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.33 : 435.66 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.33/435.66 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.33x = 435.66 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.33x = 50,952.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,952.62/290.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.50

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