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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.16, 426.61 and 178.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.16, 426.61 and 178.21 is: 245.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.16 : 426.61 = 178.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.16/426.61 = 178.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.16x = 426.61 × 178.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.16x = 76,026.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,026.17/309.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.91

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