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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.86, 524.76 and 118.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.86, 524.76 and 118.90 is: 178.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.86 : 524.76 = 118.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.86/524.76 = 118.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.86x = 524.76 × 118.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.86x = 62,393.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,393.96/349.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.34

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