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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.36, 365.14 and 113.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.36, 365.14 and 113.42 is: 170.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.36 : 365.14 = 113.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.36/365.14 = 113.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.36x = 365.14 × 113.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.36x = 41,413.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,413.61/243.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.17

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