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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.58, 528.80 and 118.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.58, 528.80 and 118.29 is: 177.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.58 : 528.80 = 118.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.58/528.80 = 118.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.58x = 528.80 × 118.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.58x = 62,549.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,549.11/352.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.41

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