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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.10, 526.53 and 119.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.10, 526.53 and 119.95 is: 179.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.10 : 526.53 = 119.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.10/526.53 = 119.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.10x = 526.53 × 119.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.10x = 63,156.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,156.41/351.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.88

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