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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.49, 525.66 and 119.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.49, 525.66 and 119.37 is: 179.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.49 : 525.66 = 119.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.49/525.66 = 119.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.49x = 525.66 × 119.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.49x = 62,748.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,748.03/350.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.03

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