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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351, 526.53 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351, 526.53 and 119.88 is: 179.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351 : 526.53 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351/526.53 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351x = 526.53 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351x = 63,120.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,120.42/351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.83

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