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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.14, 426.58 and 178.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.14, 426.58 and 178.14 is: 245.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.14 : 426.58 = 178.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.14/426.58 = 178.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.14x = 426.58 × 178.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.14x = 75,990.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,990.96/309.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.81

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