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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.39, 528.61 and 118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.39, 528.61 and 118.16 is: 177.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.39 : 528.61 = 118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.39/528.61 = 118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.39x = 528.61 × 118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.39x = 62,459.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,459.60/352.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.25

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