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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.94, 436.28 and 117.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.94, 436.28 and 117.56 is: 176.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.94 : 436.28 = 117.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.94/436.28 = 117.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.94x = 436.28 × 117.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.94x = 51,286.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,286.31/290.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.28

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