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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.69, 524.33 and 118.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.69, 524.33 and 118.53 is: 177.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.69 : 524.33 = 118.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.69/524.33 = 118.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.69x = 524.33 × 118.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.69x = 62,150.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,150.65/349.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.73

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