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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.81, 524.73 and 118.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.81, 524.73 and 118.73 is: 178.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.81 : 524.73 = 118.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.81/524.73 = 118.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.81x = 524.73 × 118.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.81x = 62,301.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,301.19/349.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.10

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