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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.02, 426.49 and 178.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.02, 426.49 and 178.04 is: 245.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.02 : 426.49 = 178.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.02/426.49 = 178.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.02x = 426.49 × 178.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.02x = 75,932.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,932.90/309.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.73

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