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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.73, 527.62 and 120.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.73, 527.62 and 120.56 is: 180.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.73 : 527.62 = 120.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.73/527.62 = 120.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.73x = 527.62 × 120.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.73x = 63,609.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,609.87/351.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.85

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