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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.06, 525.11 and 118.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.06, 525.11 and 118.98 is: 178.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.06 : 525.11 = 118.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.06/525.11 = 118.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.06x = 525.11 × 118.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.06x = 62,477.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,477.89/350.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.48

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