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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.34, 524.08 and 118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.34, 524.08 and 118.26 is: 177.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.34 : 524.08 = 118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.34/524.08 = 118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.34x = 524.08 × 118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.34x = 61,977.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,977.70/349.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.41

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