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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.21, 526.82 and 120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.21, 526.82 and 120.12 is: 180.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.21 : 526.82 = 120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.21/526.82 = 120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.21x = 526.82 × 120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.21x = 63,281.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,281.02/351.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.18

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