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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.49, 524.16 and 118.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.49, 524.16 and 118.37 is: 177.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.49 : 524.16 = 118.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.49/524.16 = 118.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.49x = 524.16 × 118.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.49x = 62,044.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,044.82/349.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.53

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