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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.21, 365 and 113.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.21, 365 and 113.35 is: 170.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.21 : 365 = 113.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.21/365 = 113.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.21x = 365 × 113.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.21x = 41,372.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,372.75/243.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.11

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