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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.17, 526.56 and 119.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.17, 526.56 and 119.93 is: 179.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.17 : 526.56 = 119.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.17/526.56 = 119.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.17x = 526.56 × 119.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.17x = 63,150.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,150.34/351.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.83

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