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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.36, 427.02 and 178.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.36, 427.02 and 178.41 is: 246.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.36 : 427.02 = 178.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.36/427.02 = 178.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.36x = 427.02 × 178.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.36x = 76,184.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,184.64/309.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.27

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