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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.23, 426.56 and 178.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.23, 426.56 and 178.21 is: 245.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.23 : 426.56 = 178.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.23/426.56 = 178.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.23x = 426.56 × 178.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.23x = 76,015.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,015.30/309.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.83

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