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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.50, 364.93 and 113.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.50, 364.93 and 113.48 is: 170.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.50 : 364.93 = 113.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.50/364.93 = 113.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.50x = 364.93 × 113.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.50x = 41,410.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,410.15/243.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.07

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