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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.29, 426.81 and 178.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.29, 426.81 and 178.34 is: 246.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.29 : 426.81 = 178.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.29/426.81 = 178.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.29x = 426.81 × 178.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.29x = 76,114.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,114.27/309.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.10

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