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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.45, 525.71 and 119.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.45, 525.71 and 119.33 is: 179.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.45 : 525.71 = 119.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.45/525.71 = 119.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.45x = 525.71 × 119.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.45x = 62,732.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,732.97/350.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.01

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