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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.17, 524.88 and 118.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.17, 524.88 and 118.84 is: 178.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.17 : 524.88 = 118.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.17/524.88 = 118.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.17x = 524.88 × 118.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.17x = 62,374.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,374.11/350.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.13

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