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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.49, 525.76 and 119.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.49, 525.76 and 119.32 is: 178.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.49 : 525.76 = 119.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.49/525.76 = 119.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.49x = 525.76 × 119.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.49x = 62,732.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,732.07/350.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.98

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