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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.10, 531.03 and 119.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.10, 531.03 and 119.79 is: 179.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.10 : 531.03 = 119.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.10/531.03 = 119.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.10x = 531.03 × 119.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.10x = 63,612.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,612.08/354.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.64

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