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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.08, 525.15 and 118.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.08, 525.15 and 118.98 is: 178.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.08 : 525.15 = 118.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.08/525.15 = 118.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.08x = 525.15 × 118.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.08x = 62,482.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,482.35/350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.48

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