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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.34, 426.78 and 178.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.34, 426.78 and 178.26 is: 245.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.34 : 426.78 = 178.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.34/426.78 = 178.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.34x = 426.78 × 178.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.34x = 76,077.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,077.80/309.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.94

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