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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.67, 524.31 and 118.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.67, 524.31 and 118.43 is: 177.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.67 : 524.31 = 118.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.67/524.31 = 118.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.67x = 524.31 × 118.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.67x = 62,094.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,094.03/349.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.58

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