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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.01, 526.57 and 119.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.01, 526.57 and 119.91 is: 179.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.01 : 526.57 = 119.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.01/526.57 = 119.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.01x = 526.57 × 119.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.01x = 63,141.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,141.01/351.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.88

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