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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.79, 365.17 and 113.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.79, 365.17 and 113.90 is: 170.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.79 : 365.17 = 113.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.79/365.17 = 113.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.79x = 365.17 × 113.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.79x = 41,590.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,590.47/243.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.60

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