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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.25, 426.82 and 178.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.25, 426.82 and 178.24 is: 245.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.25 : 426.82 = 178.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.25/426.82 = 178.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.25x = 426.82 × 178.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.25x = 76,073.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,073.37/309.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.99

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