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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.66, 524.53 and 118.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.66, 524.53 and 118.58 is: 177.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.66 : 524.53 = 118.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.66/524.53 = 118.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.66x = 524.53 × 118.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.66x = 62,199.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,199.78/349.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.89

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