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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.69, 435.73 and 117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.69, 435.73 and 117.48 is: 176.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.69 : 435.73 = 117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.69/435.73 = 117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.69x = 435.73 × 117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.69x = 51,189.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,189.56/290.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.10

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