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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.48, 525.78 and 119.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.48, 525.78 and 119.43 is: 179.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.48 : 525.78 = 119.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.48/525.78 = 119.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.48x = 525.78 × 119.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.48x = 62,793.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,793.92/350.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.17

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