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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.03, 426.39 and 178.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.03, 426.39 and 178.02 is: 245.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.03 : 426.39 = 178.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.03/426.39 = 178.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.03x = 426.39 × 178.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.03x = 75,905.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,905.95/309.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.63

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