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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.85, 435.97 and 117.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.85, 435.97 and 117.37 is: 175.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.85 : 435.97 = 117.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.85/435.97 = 117.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.85x = 435.97 × 117.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.85x = 51,169.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,169.80/290.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.93

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