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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.92, 524.51 and 118.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.92, 524.51 and 118.59 is: 177.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.92 : 524.51 = 118.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.92/524.51 = 118.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.92x = 524.51 × 118.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.92x = 62,198.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,198.43/349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.75

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