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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.70, 527.56 and 120.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.70, 527.56 and 120.62 is: 180.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.70 : 527.56 = 120.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.70/527.56 = 120.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.70x = 527.56 × 120.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.70x = 63,634.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,634.29/351.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.93

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