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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.23, 523.72 and 118.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.23, 523.72 and 118.07 is: 177.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.23 : 523.72 = 118.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.23/523.72 = 118.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.23x = 523.72 × 118.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.23x = 61,835.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,835.62/349.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.06

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