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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.17, 526.78 and 119.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.17, 526.78 and 119.99 is: 180.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.17 : 526.78 = 119.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.17/526.78 = 119.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.17x = 526.78 × 119.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.17x = 63,208.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,208.33/351.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.00

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