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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.10, 426.55 and 178.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.10, 426.55 and 178.18 is: 245.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.10 : 426.55 = 178.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.10/426.55 = 178.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.10x = 426.55 × 178.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.10x = 76,001.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,001.79/309.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.88

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