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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.64, 355 and 121.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.64, 355 and 121.14 is: 181.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.64 : 355 = 121.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.64/355 = 121.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.64x = 355 × 121.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.64x = 43,004.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,004.70/236.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.73

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