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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.57, 525.86 and 119.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.57, 525.86 and 119.48 is: 179.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.57 : 525.86 = 119.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.57/525.86 = 119.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.57x = 525.86 × 119.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.57x = 62,829.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,829.16/350.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.22

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