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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.10, 364.61 and 113.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.10, 364.61 and 113.10 is: 169.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.10 : 364.61 = 113.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.10/364.61 = 113.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.10x = 364.61 × 113.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.10x = 41,235.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,235.57/243.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.62

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