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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.90, 527.73 and 120.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.90, 527.73 and 120.73 is: 181.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.90 : 527.73 = 120.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.90/527.73 = 120.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.90x = 527.73 × 120.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.90x = 63,712.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,712.84/351.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.05

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