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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.34, 427.04 and 178.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.34, 427.04 and 178.32 is: 246.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.34 : 427.04 = 178.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.34/427.04 = 178.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.34x = 427.04 × 178.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.34x = 76,149.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,149.77/309.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.17

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