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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.20, 426.68 and 176.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.20, 426.68 and 176.41 is: 243.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.20 : 426.68 = 176.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.20/426.68 = 176.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.20x = 426.68 × 176.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.20x = 75,270.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,270.62/309.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.44

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