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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.18, 526.42 and 119.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.18, 526.42 and 119.91 is: 179.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.18 : 526.42 = 119.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.18/526.42 = 119.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.18x = 526.42 × 119.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.18x = 63,125.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,125.56/351.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.75

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