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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.79, 436.27 and 117.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.79, 436.27 and 117.49 is: 176.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.79 : 436.27 = 117.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.79/436.27 = 117.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.79x = 436.27 × 117.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.79x = 51,257.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,257.36/290.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.27

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