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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.24, 426.53 and 178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.24, 426.53 and 178.20 is: 245.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.24 : 426.53 = 178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.24/426.53 = 178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.24x = 426.53 × 178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.24x = 76,007.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,007.65/309.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.79

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