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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.60, 526.82 and 120.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.60, 526.82 and 120.37 is: 180.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.60 : 526.82 = 120.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.60/526.82 = 120.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.60x = 526.82 × 120.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.60x = 63,411.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,411.35/351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.35

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