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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.33, 365.12 and 113.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.33, 365.12 and 113.42 is: 170.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.33 : 365.12 = 113.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.33/365.12 = 113.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.33x = 365.12 × 113.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.33x = 41,409.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,409.52/243.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.18

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