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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.57, 435.65 and 117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.57, 435.65 and 117.26 is: 175.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.57 : 435.65 = 117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.57/435.65 = 117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.57x = 435.65 × 117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.57x = 51,084.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,084.32/290.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.81

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