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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.13, 426.57 and 176.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.13, 426.57 and 176.35 is: 243.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.13 : 426.57 = 176.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.13/426.57 = 176.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.13x = 426.57 × 176.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.13x = 75,226.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,226.15/309.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.35

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