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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.39, 427.01 and 176.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.39, 427.01 and 176.61 is: 243.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.39 : 427.01 = 176.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.39/427.01 = 176.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.39x = 427.01 × 176.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.39x = 75,412.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,412.82/309.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.75

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