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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.46, 427.08 and 178.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.46, 427.08 and 178.49 is: 246.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.46 : 427.08 = 178.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.46/427.08 = 178.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.46x = 427.08 × 178.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.46x = 76,229.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,229.51/309.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.33

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