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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.55, 524.27 and 118.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.55, 524.27 and 118.63 is: 177.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.55 : 524.27 = 118.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.55/524.27 = 118.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.55x = 524.27 × 118.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.55x = 62,195.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,195.10/349.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.93

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