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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.46, 527.26 and 120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.46, 527.26 and 120.36 is: 180.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.46 : 527.26 = 120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.46/527.26 = 120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.46x = 527.26 × 120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.46x = 63,461.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,461.01/351.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.56

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