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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.44, 527.15 and 120.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.44, 527.15 and 120.35 is: 180.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.44 : 527.15 = 120.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.44/527.15 = 120.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.44x = 527.15 × 120.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.44x = 63,444.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,444.12/351.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.53

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