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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.87, 436.34 and 117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.87, 436.34 and 117.60 is: 176.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.87 : 436.34 = 117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.87/436.34 = 117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.87x = 436.34 × 117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.87x = 51,313.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,313.88/290.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.41

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