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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.64, 527.40 and 120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.64, 527.40 and 120.52 is: 180.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.64 : 527.40 = 120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.64/527.40 = 120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.64x = 527.40 × 120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.64x = 63,562.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,562.25/351.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.76

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