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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.13, 426.61 and 176.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.13, 426.61 and 176.38 is: 243.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.13 : 426.61 = 176.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.13/426.61 = 176.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.13x = 426.61 × 176.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.13x = 75,245.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,245.47/309.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.41

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