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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.78, 526.12 and 119.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.78, 526.12 and 119.66 is: 179.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.78 : 526.12 = 119.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.78/526.12 = 119.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.78x = 526.12 × 119.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.78x = 62,955.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,955.52/350.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.47

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