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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.96, 526.32 and 119.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.96, 526.32 and 119.81 is: 179.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.96 : 526.32 = 119.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.96/526.32 = 119.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.96x = 526.32 × 119.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.96x = 63,059.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,059.72/350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.68

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