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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.28, 525.37 and 119.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.28, 525.37 and 119.16 is: 178.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.28 : 525.37 = 119.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.28/525.37 = 119.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.28x = 525.37 × 119.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.28x = 62,601.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,601.78/350.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.72

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