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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.02, 426.47 and 178.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.02, 426.47 and 178.03 is: 245.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.02 : 426.47 = 178.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.02/426.47 = 178.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.02x = 426.47 × 178.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.02x = 75,924.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,924.10/309.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.70

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