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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.66, 527.53 and 120.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.66, 527.53 and 120.58 is: 180.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.66 : 527.53 = 120.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.66/527.53 = 120.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.66x = 527.53 × 120.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.66x = 63,609.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,609.57/351.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.88

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