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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.16, 523.68 and 118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.16, 523.68 and 118.04 is: 177.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.16 : 523.68 = 118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.16/523.68 = 118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.16x = 523.68 × 118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.16x = 61,812.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,812.57/349.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.03

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