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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.73, 526.17 and 119.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.73, 526.17 and 119.63 is: 179.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.73 : 526.17 = 119.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.73/526.17 = 119.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.73x = 526.17 × 119.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.73x = 62,943.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,943.09/350.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.46

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