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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.89, 365.69 and 113.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.89, 365.69 and 113.73 is: 170.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.89 : 365.69 = 113.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.89/365.69 = 113.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.89x = 365.69 × 113.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.89x = 41,590.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,590.21/243.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.53

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