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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.49, 527.08 and 120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.49, 527.08 and 120.32 is: 180.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.49 : 527.08 = 120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.49/527.08 = 120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.49x = 527.08 × 120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.49x = 63,415.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,415.33/351.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.42

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