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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.37, 435.59 and 117.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.37, 435.59 and 117.10 is: 175.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.37 : 435.59 = 117.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.37/435.59 = 117.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.37x = 435.59 × 117.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.37x = 51,007.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,007.59/290.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.66

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