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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.10, 525.23 and 118.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.10, 525.23 and 118.98 is: 178.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.10 : 525.23 = 118.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.10/525.23 = 118.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.10x = 525.23 × 118.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.10x = 62,492.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,492.16/350.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.50

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