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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.62, 527.48 and 120.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.62, 527.48 and 120.45 is: 180.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.62 : 527.48 = 120.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.62/527.48 = 120.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.62x = 527.48 × 120.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.62x = 63,534.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,534.97/351.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.69

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