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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.26, 426.72 and 178.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.26, 426.72 and 178.27 is: 245.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.26 : 426.72 = 178.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.26/426.72 = 178.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.26x = 426.72 × 178.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.26x = 76,071.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,071.37/309.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.98

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