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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.17, 525.11 and 119.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.17, 525.11 and 119.01 is: 178.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.17 : 525.11 = 119.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.17/525.11 = 119.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.17x = 525.11 × 119.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.17x = 62,493.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,493.64/350.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.47

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