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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.05, 426.48 and 178.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.05, 426.48 and 178.05 is: 245.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.05 : 426.48 = 178.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.05/426.48 = 178.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.05x = 426.48 × 178.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.05x = 75,934.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,934.76/309.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.71

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