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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.70, 354.95 and 121.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.70, 354.95 and 121.10 is: 181.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.70 : 354.95 = 121.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.70/354.95 = 121.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.70x = 354.95 × 121.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.70x = 42,984.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,984.45/236.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.60

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