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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.37, 524.06 and 118.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.37, 524.06 and 118.25 is: 177.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.37 : 524.06 = 118.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.37/524.06 = 118.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.37x = 524.06 × 118.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.37x = 61,970.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,970.10/349.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.38

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