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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.59, 525.89 and 116.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.59, 525.89 and 116.33 is: 174.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.59 : 525.89 = 116.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.59/525.89 = 116.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.59x = 525.89 × 116.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.59x = 61,174.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,174.15/350.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.49

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