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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.61, 527.04 and 120.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.61, 527.04 and 120.42 is: 180.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.61 : 527.04 = 120.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.61/527.04 = 120.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.61x = 527.04 × 120.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.61x = 63,466.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,466.16/351.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.50

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