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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.82, 526.21 and 119.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.82, 526.21 and 119.70 is: 179.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.82 : 526.21 = 119.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.82/526.21 = 119.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.82x = 526.21 × 119.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.82x = 62,987.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,987.34/350.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.54

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