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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.24, 525.46 and 119.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.24, 525.46 and 119.14 is: 178.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.24 : 525.46 = 119.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.24/525.46 = 119.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.24x = 525.46 × 119.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.24x = 62,603.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,603.30/350.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.74

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