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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.51, 527.31 and 120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.51, 527.31 and 120.36 is: 180.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.51 : 527.31 = 120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.51/527.31 = 120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.51x = 527.31 × 120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.51x = 63,467.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,467.03/351.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.56

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