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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.41, 526.75 and 120.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.41, 526.75 and 120.23 is: 180.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.41 : 526.75 = 120.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.41/526.75 = 120.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.41x = 526.75 × 120.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.41x = 63,333.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,333.83/351.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.23

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