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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.60, 435.96 and 85.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.60, 435.96 and 85.17 is: 127.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.60 : 435.96 = 85.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.60/435.96 = 85.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.60x = 435.96 × 85.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.60x = 37,128.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,128.11/290.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.77

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