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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.58, 435.86 and 112.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.58, 435.86 and 112.47 is: 168.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.58 : 435.86 = 112.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.58/435.86 = 112.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.58x = 435.86 × 112.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.58x = 49,020.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,020.61/290.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.70

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