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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.36, 526.91 and 120.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.36, 526.91 and 120.18 is: 180.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.36 : 526.91 = 120.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.36/526.91 = 120.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.36x = 526.91 × 120.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.36x = 63,325.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,325.87/351.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.23

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