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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.88, 365.48 and 113.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.88, 365.48 and 113.74 is: 170.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.88 : 365.48 = 113.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.88/365.48 = 113.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.88x = 365.48 × 113.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.88x = 41,568.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,568.64/243.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.45

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