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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.40, 352.46 and 121.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.40, 352.46 and 121.16 is: 181.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.40 : 352.46 = 121.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.40/352.46 = 121.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.40x = 352.46 × 121.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.40x = 42,704.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,704.05/235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.41

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