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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.10, 529.53 and 118.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.10, 529.53 and 118.79 is: 178.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.10 : 529.53 = 118.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.10/529.53 = 118.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.10x = 529.53 × 118.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.10x = 62,900.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,900.22/353.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.14

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