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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.74, 526.12 and 116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.74, 526.12 and 116.48 is: 174.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.74 : 526.12 = 116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.74/526.12 = 116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.74x = 526.12 × 116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.74x = 61,282.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,282.46/350.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.72

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