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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.92, 436.55 and 117.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.92, 436.55 and 117.66 is: 176.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.92 : 436.55 = 117.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.92/436.55 = 117.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.92x = 436.55 × 117.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.92x = 51,364.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,364.47/290.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.56

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