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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.24, 528.23 and 117.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.24, 528.23 and 117.94 is: 176.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.24 : 528.23 = 117.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.24/528.23 = 117.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.24x = 528.23 × 117.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.24x = 62,299.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,299.45/352.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.87

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