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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.15, 526.59 and 120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.15, 526.59 and 120 is: 179.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.15 : 526.59 = 120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.15/526.59 = 120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.15x = 526.59 × 120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.15x = 63,190.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,190.80/351.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.95

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