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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.80, 532.08 and 120.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.80, 532.08 and 120.49 is: 180.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.80 : 532.08 = 120.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.80/532.08 = 120.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.80x = 532.08 × 120.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.80x = 64,109.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,109.29/354.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.69

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