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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.14, 426.67 and 178.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.14, 426.67 and 178.15 is: 245.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.14 : 426.67 = 178.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.14/426.67 = 178.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.14x = 426.67 × 178.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.14x = 76,010.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,010.55/309.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.88

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