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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.98, 526.52 and 119.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.98, 526.52 and 119.81 is: 179.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.98 : 526.52 = 119.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.98/526.52 = 119.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.98x = 526.52 × 119.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.98x = 63,083.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,083.98/350.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.74

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