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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.34, 525.58 and 119.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.34, 525.58 and 119.26 is: 178.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.34 : 525.58 = 119.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.34/525.58 = 119.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.34x = 525.58 × 119.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.34x = 62,680.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,680.67/350.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.91

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