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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.21, 355.47 and 121.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.21, 355.47 and 121.49 is: 182.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.21 : 355.47 = 121.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.21/355.47 = 121.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.21x = 355.47 × 121.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.21x = 43,184.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,184.27/237.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.05

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