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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.16, 426.57 and 178.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.16, 426.57 and 178.15 is: 245.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.16 : 426.57 = 178.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.16/426.57 = 178.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.16x = 426.57 × 178.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.16x = 75,993.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,993.45/309.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.81

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