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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.98, 524.83 and 118.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.98, 524.83 and 118.82 is: 178.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.98 : 524.83 = 118.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.98/524.83 = 118.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.98x = 524.83 × 118.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.98x = 62,361.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,361.32/349.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.19

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