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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.73, 532.11 and 120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.73, 532.11 and 120.48 is: 180.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.73 : 532.11 = 120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.73/532.11 = 120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.73x = 532.11 × 120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.73x = 64,108.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,108.61/354.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.73

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