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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.10, 355.56 and 121.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.10, 355.56 and 121.47 is: 182.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.10 : 355.56 = 121.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.10/355.56 = 121.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.10x = 355.56 × 121.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.10x = 43,189.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,189.87/237.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.16

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