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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.66, 527.36 and 120.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.66, 527.36 and 120.51 is: 180.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.66 : 527.36 = 120.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.66/527.36 = 120.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.66x = 527.36 × 120.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.66x = 63,551.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,551.55/351.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.72

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