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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.84, 527.82 and 120.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.84, 527.82 and 120.75 is: 181.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.84 : 527.82 = 120.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.84/527.82 = 120.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.84x = 527.82 × 120.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.84x = 63,734.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,734.27/351.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.15

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