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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.96, 436.53 and 117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.96, 436.53 and 117.72 is: 176.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.96 : 436.53 = 117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.96/436.53 = 117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.96x = 436.53 × 117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.96x = 51,388.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,388.31/290.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.62

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