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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.42, 524.16 and 118.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.42, 524.16 and 118.23 is: 177.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.42 : 524.16 = 118.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.42/524.16 = 118.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.42x = 524.16 × 118.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.42x = 61,972.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,972.96/349.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.36

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