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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.46, 435.77 and 117.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.46, 435.77 and 117.02 is: 175.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.46 : 435.77 = 117.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.46/435.77 = 117.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.46x = 435.77 × 117.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.46x = 50,993.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,993.81/290.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.56

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