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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.26, 426.87 and 178.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.26, 426.87 and 178.36 is: 246.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.26 : 426.87 = 178.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.26/426.87 = 178.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.26x = 426.87 × 178.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.26x = 76,136.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,136.53/309.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.19

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