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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.04, 525.13 and 118.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.04, 525.13 and 118.87 is: 178.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.04 : 525.13 = 118.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.04/525.13 = 118.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.04x = 525.13 × 118.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.04x = 62,418.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,418.98/350.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.32

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