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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.86, 365.58 and 113.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.86, 365.58 and 113.79 is: 170.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.86 : 365.58 = 113.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.86/365.58 = 113.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.86x = 365.58 × 113.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.86x = 41,598.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,598.66/243.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.59

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