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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.52, 524.21 and 118.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.52, 524.21 and 118.53 is: 177.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.52 : 524.21 = 118.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.52/524.21 = 118.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.52x = 524.21 × 118.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.52x = 62,134.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,134.02/349.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.77

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