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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.71, 524.60 and 118.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.71, 524.60 and 118.55 is: 177.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.71 : 524.60 = 118.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.71/524.60 = 118.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.71x = 524.60 × 118.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.71x = 62,192.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,192.49/349.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.84

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