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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.45, 435.41 and 117.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.45, 435.41 and 117.09 is: 175.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.45 : 435.41 = 117.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.45/435.41 = 117.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.45x = 435.41 × 117.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.45x = 50,981.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,981.28/290.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.52

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