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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.93, 436.36 and 117.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.93, 436.36 and 117.68 is: 176.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.93 : 436.36 = 117.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.93/436.36 = 117.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.93x = 436.36 × 117.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.93x = 51,351.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,351.64/290.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.51

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