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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.43, 426.99 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.43, 426.99 and 176.64 is: 243.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.43 : 426.99 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.43/426.99 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.43x = 426.99 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.43x = 75,423.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,423.51/309.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.75

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