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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.76, 365.86 and 113.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.76, 365.86 and 113.82 is: 170.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.76 : 365.86 = 113.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.76/365.86 = 113.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.76x = 365.86 × 113.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.76x = 41,642.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,642.19/243.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.83

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