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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.70, 525.78 and 119.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.70, 525.78 and 119.46 is: 179.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.70 : 525.78 = 119.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.70/525.78 = 119.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.70x = 525.78 × 119.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.70x = 62,809.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,809.68/350.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.10

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