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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.32, 364.69 and 113.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.32, 364.69 and 113.27 is: 169.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.32 : 364.69 = 113.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.32/364.69 = 113.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.32x = 364.69 × 113.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.32x = 41,308.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,308.44/243.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.77

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