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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.54, 435.66 and 117.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.54, 435.66 and 117.17 is: 175.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.54 : 435.66 = 117.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.54/435.66 = 117.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.54x = 435.66 × 117.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.54x = 51,044.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,044.10/290.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.69

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