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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.80, 436.04 and 117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.80, 436.04 and 117.30 is: 175.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.80 : 436.04 = 117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.80/436.04 = 117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.80x = 436.04 × 117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.80x = 51,147.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,147.49/290.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.89

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