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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.59, 525.96 and 119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.59, 525.96 and 119.56 is: 179.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.59 : 525.96 = 119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.59/525.96 = 119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.59x = 525.96 × 119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.59x = 62,883.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,883.78/350.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.37

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