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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.73, 527.56 and 120.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.73, 527.56 and 120.59 is: 180.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.73 : 527.56 = 120.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.73/527.56 = 120.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.73x = 527.56 × 120.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.73x = 63,618.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,618.18/351.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.87

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