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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309, 426.42 and 178.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309, 426.42 and 178.01 is: 245.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309 : 426.42 = 178.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309/426.42 = 178.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309x = 426.42 × 178.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309x = 75,904.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,904.89/309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.65

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