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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.68, 525.63 and 119.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.68, 525.63 and 119.35 is: 178.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.68 : 525.63 = 119.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.68/525.63 = 119.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.68x = 525.63 × 119.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.68x = 62,733.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,733.94/350.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.89

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