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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.26, 523.96 and 118.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.26, 523.96 and 118.11 is: 177.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.26 : 523.96 = 118.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.26/523.96 = 118.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.26x = 523.96 × 118.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.26x = 61,884.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,884.62/349.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.19

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