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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.49, 526.96 and 120.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.49, 526.96 and 120.23 is: 180.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.49 : 526.96 = 120.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.49/526.96 = 120.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.49x = 526.96 × 120.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.49x = 63,356.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,356.40/351.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.25

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