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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.74, 365.53 and 113.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.74, 365.53 and 113.63 is: 170.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.74 : 365.53 = 113.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.74/365.53 = 113.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.74x = 365.53 × 113.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.74x = 41,535.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,535.17/243.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.41

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