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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.97, 525.02 and 118.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.97, 525.02 and 118.85 is: 178.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.97 : 525.02 = 118.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.97/525.02 = 118.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.97x = 525.02 × 118.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.97x = 62,395.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,395.41/349.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.29

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