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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.42, 527.06 and 120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.42, 527.06 and 120.24 is: 180.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.42 : 527.06 = 120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.42/527.06 = 120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.42x = 527.06 × 120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.42x = 63,373.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,373.69/351.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.34

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