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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.87, 436.19 and 117.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.87, 436.19 and 117.49 is: 176.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.87 : 436.19 = 117.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.87/436.19 = 117.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.87x = 436.19 × 117.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.87x = 51,246.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,246.29/290.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.19

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