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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.26, 526.85 and 120.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.26, 526.85 and 120.15 is: 180.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.26 : 526.85 = 120.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.26/526.85 = 120.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.26x = 526.85 × 120.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.26x = 63,301.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,301.03/351.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.21

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