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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.71, 435.82 and 117.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.71, 435.82 and 117.19 is: 175.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.71 : 435.82 = 117.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.71/435.82 = 117.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.71x = 435.82 × 117.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.71x = 51,073.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,073.16/290.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.68

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