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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.66, 435.69 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.66, 435.69 and 117.45 is: 176.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.66 : 435.69 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.66/435.69 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.66x = 435.69 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.66x = 51,171.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,171.79/290.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.06

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