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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.68, 527.34 and 120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.68, 527.34 and 120.52 is: 180.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.68 : 527.34 = 120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.68/527.34 = 120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.68x = 527.34 × 120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.68x = 63,556.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,556.13/351.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.72

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