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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.64, 435.63 and 117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.64, 435.63 and 117.26 is: 175.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.64 : 435.63 = 117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.64/435.63 = 117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.64x = 435.63 × 117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.64x = 51,083.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,083.06/290.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.76

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