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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.56, 525.90 and 119.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.56, 525.90 and 119.46 is: 179.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.56 : 525.90 = 119.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.56/525.90 = 119.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.56x = 525.90 × 119.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.56x = 62,825.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,825.76/350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.21

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