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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.73, 436.01 and 117.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.73, 436.01 and 117.39 is: 176.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.73 : 436.01 = 117.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.73/436.01 = 117.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.73x = 436.01 × 117.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.73x = 51,182.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,182.63/290.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.05

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