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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.85, 436.16 and 117.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.85, 436.16 and 117.49 is: 176.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.85 : 436.16 = 117.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.85/436.16 = 117.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.85x = 436.16 × 117.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.85x = 51,243.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,243.64/290.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.18

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