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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.18, 525.38 and 115.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.18, 525.38 and 115.90 is: 173.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.18 : 525.38 = 115.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.18/525.38 = 115.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.18x = 525.38 × 115.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.18x = 60,891.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,891.54/350.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.89

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