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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.09, 524.81 and 118.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.09, 524.81 and 118.83 is: 178.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.09 : 524.81 = 118.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.09/524.81 = 118.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.09x = 524.81 × 118.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.09x = 62,365.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,365.44/350.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.14

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