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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.66, 435.95 and 85.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.66, 435.95 and 85.17 is: 127.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.66 : 435.95 = 85.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.66/435.95 = 85.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.66x = 435.95 × 85.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.66x = 37,129.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,129.86/290.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.74

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