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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.26, 525.44 and 115.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.26, 525.44 and 115.92 is: 173.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.26 : 525.44 = 115.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.26/525.44 = 115.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.26x = 525.44 × 115.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.26x = 60,909.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,909.29/350.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.90

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