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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.66, 435.68 and 117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.66, 435.68 and 117.30 is: 175.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.66 : 435.68 = 117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.66/435.68 = 117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.66x = 435.68 × 117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.66x = 51,105.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,105.26/290.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.82

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