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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.84, 436.28 and 117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.84, 436.28 and 117.52 is: 176.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.84 : 436.28 = 117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.84/436.28 = 117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.84x = 436.28 × 117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.84x = 51,271.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,271.63/290.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.29

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