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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.12, 426.45 and 178.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.12, 426.45 and 178.02 is: 245.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.12 : 426.45 = 178.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.12/426.45 = 178.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.12x = 426.45 × 178.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.12x = 75,916.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,916.63/309.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.59

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