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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.55, 527.30 and 120.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.55, 527.30 and 120.53 is: 180.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.55 : 527.30 = 120.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.55/527.30 = 120.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.55x = 527.30 × 120.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.55x = 63,555.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,555.47/351.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.79

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