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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.60, 354.94 and 121.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.60, 354.94 and 121.04 is: 181.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.60 : 354.94 = 121.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.60/354.94 = 121.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.60x = 354.94 × 121.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.60x = 42,961.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,961.94/236.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.58

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