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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.79, 524.54 and 118.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.79, 524.54 and 118.64 is: 177.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.79 : 524.54 = 118.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.79/524.54 = 118.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.79x = 524.54 × 118.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.79x = 62,229.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,229.10/349.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.91

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