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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.39, 364.98 and 113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.39, 364.98 and 113.36 is: 169.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.39 : 364.98 = 113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.39/364.98 = 113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.39x = 364.98 × 113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.39x = 41,372.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,372.31/243.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.98

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