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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.60, 365.36 and 113.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.60, 365.36 and 113.60 is: 170.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.60 : 365.36 = 113.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.60/365.36 = 113.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.60x = 365.36 × 113.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.60x = 41,504.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,504.90/243.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.38

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