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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.80, 524.70 and 118.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.80, 524.70 and 118.65 is: 177.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.80 : 524.70 = 118.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.80/524.70 = 118.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.80x = 524.70 × 118.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.80x = 62,255.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,255.66/349.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.98

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