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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.98, 436.38 and 117.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.98, 436.38 and 117.64 is: 176.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.98 : 436.38 = 117.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.98/436.38 = 117.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.98x = 436.38 × 117.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.98x = 51,335.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,335.74/290.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.42

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