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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.08, 426.53 and 178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.08, 426.53 and 178.08 is: 245.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.08 : 426.53 = 178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.08/426.53 = 178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.08x = 426.53 × 178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.08x = 75,955.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,955.57/309.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.75

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