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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.74, 524.25 and 118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.74, 524.25 and 118.56 is: 177.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.74 : 524.25 = 118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.74/524.25 = 118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.74x = 524.25 × 118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.74x = 62,155.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,155.08/349.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.72

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