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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.16, 523.76 and 118.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.16, 523.76 and 118.06 is: 177.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.16 : 523.76 = 118.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.16/523.76 = 118.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.16x = 523.76 × 118.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.16x = 61,835.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,835.11/349.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.10

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