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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.17, 525.32 and 119.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.17, 525.32 and 119.05 is: 178.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.17 : 525.32 = 119.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.17/525.32 = 119.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.17x = 525.32 × 119.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.17x = 62,539.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,539.35/350.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.60

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