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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.38, 365.10 and 113.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.38, 365.10 and 113.37 is: 170.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.38 : 365.10 = 113.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.38/365.10 = 113.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.38x = 365.10 × 113.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.38x = 41,391.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,391.39/243.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.07

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