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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309, 426.43 and 177.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309, 426.43 and 177.99 is: 245.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309 : 426.43 = 177.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309/426.43 = 177.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309x = 426.43 × 177.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309x = 75,900.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,900.28/309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.63

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