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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.42, 524.20 and 118.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.42, 524.20 and 118.29 is: 177.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.42 : 524.20 = 118.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.42/524.20 = 118.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.42x = 524.20 × 118.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.42x = 62,005.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,005.00/349.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.45

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