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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.81, 365.78 and 113.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.81, 365.78 and 113.85 is: 170.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.81 : 365.78 = 113.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.81/365.78 = 113.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.81x = 365.78 × 113.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.81x = 41,644.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,644.34/243.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.81

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