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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.34, 526.94 and 120.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.34, 526.94 and 120.20 is: 180.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.34 : 526.94 = 120.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.34/526.94 = 120.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.34x = 526.94 × 120.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.34x = 63,337.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,337.59/351.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.28

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