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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.67, 530.31 and 119.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.67, 530.31 and 119.35 is: 178.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.67 : 530.31 = 119.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.67/530.31 = 119.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.67x = 530.31 × 119.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.67x = 63,292.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,292.50/353.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.96

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